R Kelly's 'trip to UAE' postponed

Embattled singer's legal team asks for more time to provide details on Dubai concerts

Grammy-winning R&B star R. Kelly leaves the Cook County courthouse after a hearing on multiple counts of criminal sexual abuse case, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. March 22, 2019. REUTERS/Kamil Krzaczynski
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An attempt by singer R Kelly to travel to Dubai is off, for now, according to reports.

His lawyer on Friday asked a judge for more time to provide details on what the travel and concerts in the UAE would entail.

The singer's legal team claimed he was booked to play up to five shows in Dubai next month.

But these concerts had not been announced, promoted or any details about them released in the UAE.

The embattled singer faces 10 charges of sexual abuse involving four alleged victims, three of whom were minors.

Kelly has been forced to surrender his passport, is said to be struggling to pay day-to-day living expenses and apparently needs the money these types of shows would provide.

He has pleaded not guilty and the next court date has been set for May 7.