How Do We Deal With Michael Jackson & R. Kelly's Abuse Allegations? | For The Record

Mar 08 2019

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The controversial Michael Jackson documentary, ‘Leaving Neverland,’ aired on HBO on March 3 and March 4, prompting viewers to revisit the King of Pop’s alleged sexual abuse of two boys. Just a few months earlier, Lifetime aired a six-part documentary titled ‘Surviving R. Kelly,’ focusing on R&B singer R. Kelly’s long history of alleged of sexual abuse. On the latest episode of ‘For The Record,’ Genius’ Head of Artist Relations Rob Markman convened a panel with ‘Afropunk’ Senior Culture Editor Myles E. Johnson and music and culture writer Lakin Starling to process the allegations.