Teddy Riley Dragged For Call To Forgive R. Kelly, Apologizes For Planning New Music With Convicted Crooner

Teddy Riley Dragged For Call To Forgive R. Kelly, Apologizes For Planning New Music With Convicted Crooner

The pioneer of New Jack Swing has officially changed his tune. On Friday, Teddy Riley took to social media to issue a formal retraction and apology after sparking a firestorm of criticism for suggesting he would collaborate with disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly.  Source: Prince Williams / Getty The legendary producer, who has worked with the likes of Bobby Brown, found himself in the hot seat following an in-depth interview with the Los Angeles Tim…

BLK ALERTS - ‘I sincerely apologize’: Teddy Riley walks back comments about wanting to work with R. Kelly

Getty Images The R&B producer, known for Blackstreet, Guy, and his work crafting New Jack Swing, and for Michael Jackson’s ‘Dangerous’ album, previously shared a video praising Kelly as the ‘King of R&B’ after hearing a cover of Chris Brown’s “It Depends.” Teddy Riley is doing promotional rounds for his new memoir, “Remember The Times,”…