R Kelly’s in trouble again. This time the singer is being sued by his self-professed "mentor and guide", who claims Kelly attacked him and stole his idea for a song.
Henry "Love" Vaughn, who says he’s worked on and off for Kelly, claims he was attacked in February after going to the star’s home to watch a basketball game. He says he was dragged to the basement, attacked and held against his will by Kelly and others.
Olympia Fields police investigated the alleged attack but decided not to file charges, Cmdr. James Keith said.
Vaughn’s lawsuit also alleges he had the idea for the song "Step in the Name of Love" and Kelly has failed to keep a promise to pay him half of the profits from it.
Kelly’s rep has dismissed Vaughn’s claims, blasting him as a "disgruntled former employee and hanger-on" who is using the lawsuit to get money from the singer.
"In fact, his lawsuit is a pathetic collection of half-truths, distortions, and outright lies," a statement says.
Through his suit, Vaughn is seeking compensation, damages and court fees.
