Jive Records controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
R. Kelly federal conviction
R. Kelly was found guilty by a federal jury of offenses including racketeering-related conduct, bribery and sexual exploitation of a child. His conviction renewed attention to the long-running allegations associated with his career and to Jive’s historical role as his label.
2018
Scrutiny over Jive’s handling of R. Kelly allegations
Reporting examined allegations that people connected with Jive had been warned about R. Kelly’s alleged sexual misconduct while the label continued working with him. Former executives disputed or minimized their knowledge and responsibility. The reporting raised broader questions about the music industry’s treatment of commercially successful artists accused of abuse.