Drea Kelly: Life After R. Kelly – Tackling Abuse, Using her Platform
Drea Kelly is opening up about the years she spent as Mrs. Robert Kelly. Her candid conversation beneath the spotlight, and showcasing her ‘Drea Kelly.Drea Kelly recently sat down with Carlos King on his podcast ‘Reality With The King’ and didn’t hold back when discussing her tumultuous relationship with the singer, the decision to keep his last name, and how abuse survivors should be treated by the public.
Drea confirmed that she was just 19 when she first met Robert Kelly at 27. She recalled not being interested in him initially when she was on tour with him. Only after finding out her fiancé at the time cheated, Drea decided to give Robert a chance.
“At the end of the day, people shouldn’t be worried about why I kept the last name. They should be worried about what I do with the last name,” Drea stated.
She added, “Cause the last name ‘Kelly’ gets 20/20 to follow me. The last name gets me on CNN to talk about domestic violence awareness and be an advocate. The last name Kelly allowed me to go on military bases and talk about abuse,” she said. Putting the weight of carrying the name into perspective, Dharma continued.
Drea’s candid confession sparked a wave of reactions, with some people questioning why she chose to keep Robert’s last name after everything she’s been through.
Addressing the public disapproval, Drea said, “My name means more to you than it does to me. You’re not trying to be an advocate, you’re being nosey; why, because my last name is Kelly."
Drea’s relationship with Robert evolved. She offered intimate details about navigating the ups and downs, all while focusing on the life beyond the public’s perception.
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