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Controversial R&B crooner R. Kelly may be in the hot seat again after recent reports leaked about him being involved in a tour scam from 2005.
According to Detroit's WXYZ News, authorities are expected to question the multi-platinum selling singer over making $130,000 in profits in South Africa without ever touring there. The alleged scammer Busiswe Zakwe is being accused of tricking investors out of thousands promising they could take advantage from ticket sales if Kells performed in the country.
In addition to never appearing, Zakwe promises she made money deposits into his personal bank account. While the claims seem vague, police have confirmed her information to be accurate saying the bank account matches yet authorities are unsure where the money is.
Police are reportedly preparing to speak with Kells in regards to the deposits. Zakwe was charged with fraud and is currently scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, September 10.
In related news, the soulful singer recently sued two nightclub promoters for falsely using his name and image as the main host for one of their recent events in California.
According to TMZ, Kells filed a lawsuit against Toi Crawford and Shane Mooney on four charges including violations of statutory right of publicity, common law right of publicity, unfair competition law and false endorsement.
While no official amount has been demanded besides a minimum of $25,000, the suit made various requests including that they never repeat the same action without written permission, receiving profits made from the nights leading up to the actual party, treble damages reimbursed, trial and attorney charges fully covered.
