Jocelyn Savage, Purported Fiancée of R Kelly’s, Pregnancy Claims Shot Down  

Jocelyn Savage, who went viral last month for shocking claims that she was R Kelly’s fiancé, made news again for claims she is expecting. However, Robert Kelly’s legal team has shut down the claims of Savage, noting there is no pregnancy, at least not by Kelly.

Jocelyn Savage

Jocelyn Savage has several ties to the now incarcerated R&B crooner R Kelly. Today her name is as synonymous with Kelly as many of his more recognized tracks. Savage has made it known she has a tight connection with Kelly, at least for those who buy into her claims. It is undeniable public knowledge that Jocelyn is a solid supporter of Kelly and has remained so for quite some time.

But what was not so apparent is the Savage’s engagement with the artist, or at least according to her claims. 

Jocelyn Savage’s Initial Reveal

After R Kelly’s trial, in which he was sentenced to thirty years, it became public knowledge that before the artist’s sentencing, Jocelyn Savage proclaimed through a letter to the ruling justice that she was engaged to Kelly. The opening to the letter read, 

“June 13, 2022

Dear Honorable Judge Ann Donnelly:

Thank you for the opportunity to share my experiences with Robert Kelly. My name is Joycelyn Savage, and I’m Robert Kelly’s fiancé. I’m writing this letter in support of Robert in advance of his sentencing, so I can explain to the court that I’m not the victim that the government has portrayed me to be. “

Although the information went to the justice, no one could confirm the validity of her statements. As a matter of fact, the revelation of this knowledge had no bearing on Kelly’s sentencing. Post haste Kelly’s legal team vehemently denied the claim of any engagement. And no one else could deny the speculative nature of the claims.

Throwing in a Monkey-Wrench

Recently Savage threw everyone for another loop with the release of her book Love and Joy of Robert. Currently, Jocelyn claims in her book that she is not only Kelly’s fiancé, but she is expecting his child. In the 25-page book, classified as a tell-all memoir, Jocelyn gives readers an account of her relationship with Kelly from the sordid beginnings up until his imprisonment.

Interestingly, when Savage’s original proclamation of engagement was made at Kelly’s trial, there was no mention of a pregnancy. Given the weightiness of such news, there is no doubt the inclusion of this formation would prove critical to her argument. This understanding alone adds extra speculation to Savage’s admission, lending to the inevitable question: When did this happen? In the pages of her book, where she also claims she is expecting, she loosely lays out a timeline purporting why the claim was not made earlier. According to Jocelyn, she was unaware of the conception at the time she penned her original letter. She found out later. 

As the selected writing reads,

“Months later, I began experiencing severe morning sickness and was unsure what was wrong with my body. I thought I had contracted COVID-19, but the most amazing news of all was that I was expecting,” 

While it does buy some credibility still leaves room for lots of questions.

A Lot of Shocks to Go Around

Savage’s admission did not just shock the masses. Jocelyn’s family also maintains they are still working through the admissions. However, Kelly’s legal team had an entirely different response. They are not even entertaining the claim. Instead, they have outright shut down Jocelyn’s admission calling out her credibility. According to TMZ, Jennifer Bonjean, a legal representative, said this.

“Jocelyn is certainly not pregnant with R. Kelly’s child, the book is not a tell-all memoir, and people are insane.”

The Book 

The book reads like a tragedy more than a love story. One excerpt of the book is particularly shocking. Given’s writes,

“As much as he wanted me to become Aaliyah he was afraid of losing me, which led him to become extremely demanding, obsessive over me, and unable to let me leave his sight at all. Robert started to call me his “sexy little Aaliyah,” but I would have to remind him I’m Joy.” (Savage, p.9)

One must admit that one perusal of this account rules out all inclination of a love story. Nevertheless, toward the end of the book, in a chapter entitled “Bundle of Joy,” the head-over-heels author makes her proclamation. Then, she goes one step further to include an ultrasound picture. However, unlike typical ultrasound pictures, the image lacks dates and measurements, which again prevents confirmation and raises additional speculations. 

To Believe or Not to Believe

Jocelyn Savage. Image Source:Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images

It is true that even if one chooses not to question Jocelyn’s words, her judgment is questionable. The timing makes Givens seem incredulous. Many are still trying to calculate precisely when Kelly had the time to propose to Givens. Then to add this bit of information makes one wonder precisely when did Kelly have time to impregnate Givens especially given the time frame of his imprisonment and her claims as a source notes,

“R.Kelly was arrested in Chicago on July 11, 2019, after being charged with nine counts: one count of racketeering and eight counts of violating the Mann Act. He has been in prison for nearly three years.” 

With Savage’s announcement, one would have to assume she reserved conjugal visits, which is unlikely. The other question becomes how far along the author is. And why aren’t we seeing anything directly from Kelly? Inquiring minds want to know. 

Whether Jocelyn’s claims hold weight is indeterminable. There is a tremendous amount of evidence and speculation which does not tip the balance in the author’s favor. But, whether it is true or not until Kelly responds, Savage has the spotlight. Everyone is along for the ride. 

Why hasn’t Kelly Responded

There can be several hypotheses regarding Kelly’s lack of response, but one of the most credible ones is Kelly’s mind is preoccupied with weightier concerns. Kelly is due for trial on August 15. This trial bears tremendous significance. According to sources, a key witness is expected to testify. Who is the witness? The witness is the supposed victim who appeared on a video having a sexual encounter with Kelly. The female is said to have been 14 at the time. 

What are the Grounds for the Case

R. Kelly 2008 Trial: Image Source Chicago Sun-Times

Kelly is standing trial for conspiracy to obstruct justice which dates back to his 2008 trial. It is now being argued that Kelly’s former 2008 trial was rigged. There is an indication that he not only paid off the key witness but issued threats to ensure she would not testify at the time of the trial.  According to Madame Noire,

“At the time, the woman, identified in court filings as “Minor 1” denied she was the 14-year-old girl in the startling VHS video and never took the stand to testify. And Kelly was later acquitted.

However, this is only one of the particulars Kelly is on trial for. And unfortunately, even one or two convictions will spell decades tacked on to the thirty years he is already serving. And even more alarming, if convicted on all accounts, he stands to serve a mandatory minimum of 55 additional years, according to the Chicago Sun-Times, genuinely making Kelly’s imprisonment life-long. 

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Written by: Renae Richardson