R Kelly's Friend Who Bailed Him Out Of Jail Receives Business Bomb Threats

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Police responded to the scene but couldn't find any explosives.

People don't only have a bone to pick with R. Kelly; they're coming for anyone who associates with the controversial singer. The Chicago native is facing nearly a dozen charges of sexual misconduct, many of which are with minors. He recently spent a few days in jail, that is before he was bailed out by his mysterious "friend" named Valencia Love who paid his $100,000 bond. It was reported that Love also lives in the Chicago area and owns a number of businesses in and around the city, including one that's reportedly a daycare center. Love hasn't been shy with defending Kelly in the media, which didn't sit well with some.

In addition to criticizing Love on social media, there have been multiple people who have attempted to shut down her daycare business. "Saturday, multiple people called in a bomb threat to a daycare near W. 79th & Kedzie," Brad Edwards, a reporter for WBBM News tweeted. "The business is connected to the woman who posted R. Kelly’s $100k bond. PER CPD - 'No offender in custody. Bomb and arson cleared the scene. Area Central investigating.'"

According to TMZ, Love is listed as a "registered agent" of the daycare, however, it's also reported by the business and the Department of Children and Family services that Love isn't employed there. "Chicago PD just confirmed the details of the bomb scare to TMZ...saying multiple calls came in Saturday reporting a bomb threat, adding that the daycare center was evacuated. Luckily, no one was injured...but cops are still investigating."


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.