The buzzed-about R. Kelly docuseries is officially out in the world and already making an impact.
Among adults 18-49, Nielsen Media Research counts 1.1 million tuned in.
Among the 25-54 demographic, 1.2 million viewers watched.
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That makesSurviving R. KellyLifetimes largest social premiere of any series or movie in the networks history.
Featuring more than 50 interviews across six installments, the project dives into Kellys controversial history.
A videotape widely circulated in 2002 appeared to show Kelly urinating on an underage girl.
Though both subjects denied they were portrayed in the tape, Kelly was charged with possession of child pornography.
In the end, a jury found him not guilty.Numerouswomenhave sincecome forward, all withsimilar claimsof physical abuse.
Cunningham stands by her account.
Come what may, theres no turning back now.
We wanted irrefutable evidence,executive producer dream hampton told EW.
All of them have stories about rules that were established early on.
The final episode ofSurviving R. Kellyairs tonight (Jan. 5) at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
