R. Kelly’s biological daughter makes her statements about her father. R. Kelly‘s estranged 20 year old daughter Joann is speaking out for the very first time since Lifetime’s viral docuseries Surviving R. Kelly aired.  In it her mother Andrea Kelly accused the R&B legend of abuse. Several other women came forward to make accusations about the the 52 year old of sexual and physical abuse. Joann who goes by the name Buku Abi took to her Instagram and wrote a very long and heartfelt statement. Buku and her father haven’t spoken in several years. She says: “To the people who feel I should be speaking up/against everything that is going on right now. I just want you all to understand that devastated is an understatement for all that I feel currently.”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 actions. Trust, I have been deeply affected by all of this,” She continues “However, It has been very difficult to process it all. Let alone gather all the right words to express everything I feel. Anyone that knows me personally or has been following me throughout the years knows that I do not have a relationship with my father. Nor do I speak on him or on his behalf. I also am not fond of dealing with my personal issues or personal life through social media but, I feel things are starting to get out of hand,” she says and reveals “Unfortunately, for my own personal reasonings & for all my family has endured in regards to him, his life decisions and his last name,

it has been years since my siblings and I have seen or have spoken to him. In regards to my mother, she for the same reasonings and more, has not seen or spoken to my father in years. My mother, siblings and I would never condone, support or be a part of ANYTHING negative he has done and or continues to do in his life,” His daughter continues to share “Going through all that I have gone through in my life, I would never want anyone to feel the pain I have felt. Reminders of how terrible my father is, and how we should be speaking up against him, rude comments about my family, fabricating me, my siblings & our mothers ‘part’ etc. Does not help my family (Me, my sister, my brother, and my mother) in our healing process. Nor does it allow a safe space for other victims who are scared to speak up, speak up,” she adds The same monster you all are confronting me about is my father. 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 & 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,” she said in heartbreaking detail. “I just want everyone to know that I do care and I love you all,” she continued. “This is a very difficult subject to speak on…again, I apologize if my words don’t come out right.” What a brave young lady Buku is! Watch Video Below