R Kelly Makes Club Appearance, Tickets Sold $100

R. Kelly came out of hiding Saturday and made a club appearance. The embattled singer showed up at Dirty South Lounge in Springfield, Illinois Saturday night/Sunday Morning. He didn't perform but talked to the patrons. Some of them even hugged him and took selfies.

Kelly even pulled out a stogie as he interacted with the crowd.

R. Kelly went on Instagram Saturday, knowing he would make the club appearance, and asked the media to take it easy on him ... fact is, appearances are one of the few ways he can make money at the moment.

Instagram page – brittanyhtv also reports the event this way;

#EXCLUSIVE @rkelly hosts private party in Springfield. We’re now learning new information
-Dirty South reduces ticket prices due to low turnout
-Central Illinois fans disappointed in #RKelly performance
-One of the first public appearances since the latest sexual abuse charges