Recent reports reveal that R. Kelly was hospitalized after an alleged overdose in prison, with his lawyers claiming a murder-for-hire plot against him. The legal team stated that Kelly was given an 'overdose quantity' of medication by prison staff, leading to his hospitalization. Born Robert Kelly, the singer has been serving a 30-year sentence for racketeering and sex trafficking since 2022 in North Carolina.

His lawyers mentioned that Kelly was placed in solitary confinement against his will and later experienced symptoms of an overdose, prompting his hospitalization. Despite the need for surgery to address blood clots, Kelly was removed from the hospital against medical advice and returned to solitary confinement.

Federal prosecutors dismissed Kelly's claims as 'fanciful' and 'theatrical,' highlighting logistical issues with his emergency motions. They argued against his release, emphasizing the seriousness of his convictions and the implications of granting him home confinement.