The Grammy-winning singer also faces various charges in Chicago and is scheduled to go to trial in August.
After beingconvicted of racketeering and sex traffickinglast fall, singerR.
Kellyhas been handed his criminal sentence.
R. Kelly appearing in court in Chicago.Antonio Perez - Pool via Getty Images
The singer faced a minimum sentence of 10 years, and maximum of life in prison.
In the end, the 55-year-old got more than that recommendation, with a 30-year prison sentence.
The sentencing hearing began with statements from several survivors.
“You made me do things that broke my spirit.
“Do you remember that?”
Kelly did not respond to these statements or address the court.
The jury found him guilty on all counts.
The Grammy-winning singer is due to go on trial in August for the Chicago charges.
