Joann Kelly

Joann Kelly
Born Joann Kelly
(1998-03-19) March 19, 1998
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Other names Ariirayé
Occupation
  • Singer
Years active 2015–present
Parent(s) Andrea Kelly
R. Kelly

Musical career

Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Associated acts

Joann Kelly (born March 19, 1998), also known as Ariirayé, is an American singer. The daughter of R&B singer-songwriter R. Kelly,[1] Joann made her debut as a singer in 2015 on R. Kelly's "Wanna Be There."

Personal life and background

Famous singer R. Kelly is the father of Joann.

Joann Kelly was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 19, 1998, the daughter of singer-songwriter R. Kelly and choreographer Andrea Kelly.[2][3]

Career

In 2013, Joann created a YouTube channel, where she mainly uploaded covers of different songs.[4]

In 2015, she collaborated with her father R. Kelly on the song "Wanna Be There," an intense, personal duet about once-estranged daughter and father reuniting.[5][6]

"It was very emotional for both of us, you know," said R. Kelly. "At first, she was a little uncomfortable, but I was telling her how she could touch the hearts of a lot of girls out there that haven't seen their fathers. We can touch a lot of daughters and fathers, and mothers. 'Cause [there's] a lot of women that haven't seen their fathers, a lot of fathers that haven't been able to be around their kids like they want to be."[7]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Hollywood Exes Herself Uncredited

Videography

Cameo appearances

Year Music video Director(s)
1998 "I'm Your Angel" R. Kelly and Celine Dion Bille Woodruff
2000 "I Wish" R. Kelly R. Kelly, Christopher Erskin

Discography

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other performer(s) Album
"Wanna Be There"[8] 2015 R. Kelly The Buffet

References

External links

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