Editorial Staff
Jaya Kelly, the child of R. Kelly and Andrea Lee, made headlines in 2014 when she announced her gender identity as a male. Jaya, despite being biologically female, felt trapped in her body and started to identify as a male. The news caused debates and conflict within the family, with some members backing Jaya’s decision.
| Real Name/Full Name | Jaya Kelly |
| Date Of Birth | March 21, 2000 |
| Age | 24 years old |
| Birthplace | United States of America |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inch |
| Weight | 63 kg |
| Marital Status | Not Married |
| Siblings | Joann Kelly, and Robert Kelly Jr. |
| Profession | Singer |
| Net worth | $300,000 and $500,000. |
Biography
Born in 2000 in the United States, Jaya Kelly is the second child of three siblings in her family. Both Jaya and her parents, R. Kelly and Andrea Lee, are African American and U.S. citizens.
Joann, born in 1998, is the older sister of the singer and Robert Jr., born in 2002, is the younger brother. Jaya’s sister is a singer named Buku Abi and his brother is a basketball player.
Jay is the son of Robert Sylvester Kelly and Andrea Lee. His father is a singer, songwriter, and record producer from America who is famous for his hits, such as ‘I Believe I Can Fly’ and ‘Ignition (Remix). An American choreographer, dancer, and actress known for her appearance on Hollywood Exes is his mother.
Her marriage to R. Kelly in 1996 resulted in her becoming popular. After 13 years of marriage, the couple ended their relationship in 2009. Andrea married Brian McKee, a Canadian former ice hockey defenseman, in 2012, but they separated just two months later.
Personal Life
Jay Kelly’s gender was female and her name was Jaya. Jaya’s life was forever changed by a bold decision she made in June 2014. Their gender identity was revealed and they adopted the name Jaah. Despite being raised as a girl, Jay revealed to Paper Magazine that he identified as a boy at the age of 6 or 7.
Career
At 13 years old, Jaya Kelly began his musical career under the stage name Jaah Baby. His debut single, ‘Reservoir,’ was released in 2014, and he has since released several other songs, but his content has not been featured on mainstream media. Jaah’s music blends hip-hop and techno and can be listened to on SoundCloud. Among his other songs, he has ‘U Said,’ ‘Rain,’ and ‘OK.’ April 2020 saw the release of his most recent release, ‘Lost It’.
- Reflection (Freestyle)
- Stalling ft Kel
- Focus ft Buku Abi
- Wrong (Weakness For Kindness)
- Eachother (Use me)
- Did (Wendy)
- We (Us)
- Reservoir
- Fall Into
- Gentle
- Lost it
- No Regards ft Kyd Taurian
- Stalling ft Kel
- Subtle
Net Worth
According to information available, Jaya Kelly has a net worth of between $300,000 and $500,000. Jaya makes money from his music career, which includes live performances and royalties from his SoundCloud songs. Jaya’s lack of mainstream success doesn’t mean his talents and potential for growth won’t lead to an increase in his net worth in the future.
