R Kelly Creates His Own African Jungle

R+B star [R Kelly](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/r-kelly) has developed such a huge fixation with Africa, he's turned his whole recording studio into a virtual jungle.

The SNAKE singer, currently awaiting trial on child pornography charges, admits his devotion to the continent is so profound, he wants his environment to reflect it.

He tells [Damon Dash](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/damon-dash)'s new AMERICA MAGAZINE, "I have never been to Africa, but I got books and studied up on the music, the culture and, most importantly, the people.

"That's why you see all of the shrubs and plants and trees in here. I just wanted to feel it. I put tents in the studio and slept in the tents for like a few months, eating off the floors, dressed in army fatigues...

"I know people out there might laugh, but we are in the jungle. We're on a serious mission, and just know that Charlie is out there to stop us, and you have to load up your guns. I know this all sounds crazy..."

13/07/2004 20:53