Related: Gayle King reveals what was going through her head when R. Kelly flipped out on herThe man, who used the pseudonym Louis, says his involvement with Kelly dated back to 2006 when he was working in McDonalds.
Kelly had visited the restaurant and given the then-teenager and a colleague his number.Louis’ mom subsequently phoned Kelly to ask him if he could help with her son’s dreams of a music career and becoming a rapper.Kelly invited the boy and his family to a party at his Chicago mansion.
Following the party, Louis – then 17 – visited Kelly’s studio on two occasions.According to The Guardian, Louis says Kelly asked him “what I was willing to do for music.” Louis replied, “I’ll carry your bags … Anything you need, I’ll be willing to.