R. Kelly Performed for br 28 Seconds in Illinois Club R. Kelly's first post-jail br performance was brief. The singer arrived at Dirty South Lounge in Springfield, Illinois, around 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Kelly thanked his supporters and sang 28 seconds of one of his songs, according to WICS and WRSP. The fee was $100 for the event but was br reduced to $50 after Kelly arrived. Kelly announced the event on his Instagram earlier in the day. R. Kelly, via Instagram The singer was released on bail last month for failure to pay his ex-wife child support of $161,000. Kelly is also facing 10 counts of br aggravated criminal sexual abuse br involving four alleged victims.