R. Kelly’s streaming totals trended in the opposite direction after he was first put on blast by the Lifetime Network.
For some reason, R. Kelly’s equally disturbing innuendo didn’t affect his bottom line until much later. Within the span of two weeks, MJ’s album streaming totals fell by 39 percent, that includes the work he did as a child with The Jackson 5. All the data was compiled by Nielsen Music, the leading sales measurement the music industry has to offer.
Michael Jackson’s nephews are continuing the character defense of their uncle against their uncle. The Jackson estate even has a class action lawsuit awaiting trial, with HBO sitting on the accusatory bench. Apparently, HBO agreed to an anti-defamation pact with the family when they signed on to produce a 1992 concert documentary. Hit us with your thoughts in the comment section below.