R. Kelly's Daughter Breaks Silence on Sex Abuse Scandal, Calls Her Dad a "Monster"

Though she remained silent on the matter up until Thursday, Joann insists she has been deeply affected by the reports.

"I just want you all to understand that devastated is an understatement for all that I feel currently," she wrote. "I do apologize if my silence to all that is happening comes off as careless. That is my last intention. I pray for all the families & women who have been affected by my father’s action. Trust, I have been deeply affected by all of this. It has been very difficult to process it all. Let alone gather all the right words to express everything I feel."

Joann, who is one of three children born of Kelly and Andrea Lee Kelly, claims she nor her siblings or mother have communicated with the disgraced singer in years. Though she didn't get specific, Joann said she and her family do not "condone, support [...] ANYTHING negative [Kelly] has done and or continues to do in his life." Joann also suggested that she endured painful experiences while living with her dad, whom she referred to as a "monster."

"The same monster you all confronting me about is my father," she continued. "I am well aware of who and what he is. I grew up in that house. My choice to not speak on him and what he does is for my peace of mind. My emotional state. And for my healing. I have to do and move in a manner that is best for me. I pray anyone who reads this understands I put nothing but good intent behind each word."

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