• Teddy Riley posted a clip of R. Kelly singing Chris Brown’s “It Depends.”
• Riley teased more music from the incarcerated singer, calling him “the King of R&B.”
• Chris Brown reacted with emojis on the original post from Rockland Records.
• R. Kelly has previously said he’s written dozens of songs while in prison.
H2: Teddy Riley shares new R. Kelly snippet
Producer Teddy Riley on Jan. 8 shared a short clip of R. Kelly singing Chris Brown’s recent single “It Depends.” The audio, presented as a rough recording sounding like a phone or voice-note, features Kelly confirming it’s him performing and offering a shoutout to Brown.
Embedded Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTQfTNkiaOI/
H3: Riley teases more music
In the caption to his post, Riley praised Kelly and hinted that more releases are planned. Riley wrote: “Still the King of R&B Bar None!!!! Can’t wait for yall to hear the new music!!! Til then teaser missiles will be dropping!!! It’s about that time for real music!!! #legendary #letsgo.”
The short teaser was first shared by Rockland Records on Instagram and drew a visible reaction from Chris Brown, who left eye and fire emojis in the comments of the original post, suggesting he approved of Kelly’s take.
H4: Kelly’s output from behind bars
The idea that R. Kelly could be preparing a string of releases from prison lines up with comments he made in 2025 on the Inmate Tea with A&P podcast. There he claimed to have written the equivalent of 25 albums since being incarcerated and said singing and writing are a compulsion he can’t stop.
H5: Legal context and sentences
R. Kelly is serving lengthy federal sentences after multiple convictions. In 2022 a Brooklyn jury convicted him on racketeering and sex trafficking-related counts, resulting in a 30-year sentence. He was also found guilty in a separate Chicago federal case on production of child pornography and enticement of a minor, which carries an additional 20-year sentence. Those separate terms significantly extend his time in custody.
H3: What this means for fans and the industry
The clip from Riley arrives amid ongoing public scrutiny of Kelly’s convictions, but it also spotlights a rare moment where peers and fans are engaging with his musical output. Riley’s promotion frames the music as part of a legacy-focused push, while Brown’s emoji reaction gives the teaser a stamp of approval within mainstream R&B circles.
Short, rough demos such as the one Riley posted are common when artists or their teams try to generate buzz. Whether these snippets will become official releases, remixes, or part of a larger project remains unclear. Riley’s promise that “teaser missiles will be dropping” suggests more snippets or announcements may arrive soon.
For now, the clip has reignited conversation about R. Kelly’s work and whether material created in custody will find a home on streaming platforms or physical releases. The Instagram post is the clearest signal yet that collaborators or rights holders may be preparing to share additional recordings in the near term.
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