With all the controversy surrounding R. Kelly, it's not a surprise to many that he's admittedly estranged to all of his children. With that said, the singer likely got their attention with his latest gesture published to social media, where Kelly attempted to show his love for his daughter in perhaps the only way he knows how. 

Using his singing talent, the once celebrated artist sang Happy Birthday to his daughter Joann, who reportedly goes by the name Buku Abi to separate herself from her father's last name. She had recently publicly condemned Kelly by calling him a "monster" back in January, while adding that it had been years since either she or her siblings had seen or spoken to him.

"My mother, siblings and I would never condone, support or be apart of anything negative he has done or continues to do in his life," she wrote on social media. "Going through all I have gone through in my life, I would never want anyone to feel the pain I have felt."

All the same, Kelly sang the record with a big smile on his face and a caption that read: "family for life," while adding that he still loves her no matter what. Meanwhile, Kelly's next court hearing is scheduled for this Friday.

Source: USAToday