Two more women took to the witness stand yesterday to talk about their relationships with R Kelly as teenagers, including sexual encounters that involved Jane, the star witness in the latest criminal proceedings against the one time musician.This is the second trial in a year putting the spotlight on the allegations of abuse that previously followed Kelly around for decades. In last year’s court case in New York we heard from a long line of Kelly’s victims, who each described how he had groomed and then abused them.However, the current trial in Chicago has focused much more on the specific abuse of Jane – which began when she was about fourteen – and efforts by Kelly and his team to cover up that abuse after the leaking of a video tape in the early 2000s.The leaking of the tape that seemed to show Kelly sexually abusing Jane led to the earlier criminal proceedings against the star in the mid-2000s.
Marcus Mumford Shares He Was Sexually Abused at 6 Years Old
11.08.2022 - 01:37 / etonline.com
Mumford & Sons frontman Marcus Mumford is opening up about sexual abuse he experienced as a child. In a new interview with, Mumford, who is set to release his debut solo album next month, told the outlet that he was sexually abused at the age of six — something he discussed in one of his first solo records, «Cannibal.» «Like lots of people — and I’m learning more and more about this as we go and as I play it to people — I was sexually abused as a child,» Mumford told the outlet.
«Not by family and not in the church, which might be some people’s assumption. But I hadn’t told anyone about it for 30 years.»It's something Mumford revealed that he hadn't even revealed to his mother until playing the track for her.
A few days later, she asked her son what the song was about.«I was like, 'Yeah, it’s about the abuse thing,'» he recalled. «She was like, 'What are you talking about?' So once we get through the trauma of that moment for her, as a mother, hearing that and her wanting to protect and help and all that stuff, it’s objectively f**king hilarious to tell your mom about your abuse in a f**king song, of all things.»The song is the first on the album, with «Grace,» a track about the ensuing conversation he had with his mother, coming in at number two.«I felt like it had to go first,» he shared.
«I started sort of apologizing for it, in my head. But it’s like, that’s not right, either.»While Mumford is talking openly about his trauma now, he didn't address it until 2019 after a slew of addictive behaviors and a dependence on alcohol pushed those around him to stage an intervention, which ultimately led him to enter therapy.«That thing that happened when I was six, that was the first of a string of really unusual, unhealthy
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Marcus Mumford shares emotive new single, ‘Better Off High’
Marcus Mumford has today (August 25) shared a new single, ‘Better Off High’ – check it out below.It’s the third track taken from his upcoming debut album, ‘(Self-Titled)’, which is due for release on September 16 via Island (pre-order here). The latest follows on from previous singles ‘Grace‘ and ‘Cannibal‘.‘Better Off High’ explores “the complexities of self-medicating” and relates to a time when Mumford was experiencing issues with addiction.Listen to the song here:The full ‘(Self-Titled)’ tracklist is as follows:1. ‘Cannibal’2. ‘Grace’3. ‘Prior Warning’4. ‘Better Off High’5. ‘Only Child’6. ‘Dangerous Game’ (ft. Clairo)7. ‘Better Angels’8. ‘Go In Light’ (ft. Monica Martin)9. ‘Stonecatcher’ (ft. Phoebe Bridgers)10. ‘How’ (ft. Brandi Carlile)Recently, Mumford opened up about how ‘Cannibal’ deals with his childhood experience of sexual abuse.In an interview with GQ, Mumford spoke about the direct nature of the ‘Cannibal’ lyrics.
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Marcus Mumford says he “actually really begged” Winston Marshall not to leave Mumford & Sons
Marcus Mumford has spoken out in a new interview about Winston Marshall’s decision to leave Mumford & Sons.Marshall helped form the folk-rock band in 2007, but faced an online backlash in March 2021 after tweeting praise for a book by the controversial US journalist Andy Ngo titled Unmasked: Inside Antifa’s Radical Plan To Destroy Democracy.In a since-deleted tweet, Marshall said the book was “important” and hailed Ngo as a “brave man”. After taking an initial break from the group following the backlash, Marshall officially left Mumford & Sons in June 2021.Speaking about Marshall’s departure now, Mumford told GQ: “I actually really begged him not to leave.” Despite not sharing his political beliefs, Mumford added: “I think you can disagree and work together.”He went on: “I just don’t think it’s the job of musicians to have all those thoughts. And I think Win probably agrees.
Marcus Mumford discusses the childhood sex abuse he experienced
Marcus Mumford has discussed the creation of his song "Cannibal," the first single from his upcoming album self-titled, in a new GQ interview. Mumford sings at the beginning of the song: “I can still taste you and I hate it / That wasn’t a choice in the mind of a child and you knew it.” The lyrics, Mumford told the magazine, were inspired by sexual abuse he experienced as a child.
Marcus Mumford Reveals He Was Sexually Abused as a Child
Marcus Mumford is bravely opening up about his childhood trauma.
Marcus Mumford Reveals He Was Sexually Abused As A Child: 'I Hadn't Told Anyone'
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Marcus Mumford Opens Up About Past Sexual Abuse, Telling His Mother In the Song ‘Grace’
Marcus Mumford got candid in a recent interview where he revealed he is a sexual abuse survivor.
Marcus Mumford: ‘I Was Sexually Abused as a Child’ at 6 Years Old
Zack Sharf Marcus Mumford revealed in a new interview with GQ magazine that he was sexually abused when he was 6 years old. The abuse and the resulting trauma make up the backbone of Mumford’s upcoming solo album, “Self-Titled,” and its lead single, “Cannibal.” The song, which got an iPhone-shot music video directed by Steven Spielberg, includes lyrics such as “I can still taste you and I hate it / That wasn’t a choice in the mind of a child and you knew it.”“Like lots of people—and I’m learning more and more about this as we go and as I play it to people—I was sexually abused as a child,” Mumford said.
Marcus Mumford Opens Up About Childhood Sexual Abuse: ‘I Hadn’t Told Anyone About It For 30 Years’
Marcus Mumford is sharing his trauma.
Marcus Mumford says ‘Cannibal’ deals with his childhood experience of sexual abuse
Marcus Mumford has opened up about how his recent track ‘Cannibal’ deals with his childhood experience of sexual abuse.The Mumford & Sons frontman released the song last month as the first preview of his debut solo album ‘(Self-Titled)’, which is due for release on September 16 via Island. It arrived with a Steven Spielberg-directed official video.In a new interview with GQ, Mumford spoke about the direct nature of the ‘Cannibal’ lyrics.
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New Music Friday! It's every audiophile's favorite day of the week, and some of our favorite artists from all different genres have blessed us with new tunes.The queen herself, Beyoncé, returned to bless the back half of summer 2022 with her new album, , the first installment in a trilogy that is sure to have fans buzzing until next year's GRAMMYs. Despite the fact that it leaked two days early, there's still nothing that beats a Bey drop.Maggie Rogers also made her return with a collection of pandemic-crafted tracks on, her second major-label album, following up 2019's lauded.
Listen to Marcus Mumford’s new solo single ‘Grace’
Marcus Mumford has shared a new song called ‘Grace’ – you can listen to it below.The track is the second taste of the Mumford & Sons frontman’s debut solo album ‘(Self-Titled)’, which is due for release on September 16 via Island (pre-order here).The rough-and-ready, country-tinged song serves as the first official single from the upcoming record, following on from this month’s ‘Cannibal’.“Well, how should we proceed?/ Without things getting too heavy/ Even though I’d never tell you everything/ I could’ve sworn I’d dropped that bomb on you already,” Mumford belts out in the first verse.‘Grace’ is accompanied by an official video directed by Diane Martel (Miley Cyrus), which reflects the “cathartic themes” of the singer-songwriter’s first LP. Tune in here:Produced by Blake Mills, ‘(Self-Titled)’ will feature Brandi Carlile, Phoebe Bridgers, Clairo and Monica Martin.Mumford will showcase the album on a UK and Ireland headline tour in November – you can find any remaining tickets here. It’ll follow an extensive run of North American concerts this autumn (buy tickets here).Earlier this week, Marcus Mumford confirmed that Steven Spielberg had directed the official video for ‘Cannibal’.