R. Kelly: 'I Have Been Assassinated'

R. Kelly is blaming scorned women and social media for his latest troubles, according to CNN.

In his first TV interview since he was charged with sexual abuse last month, the singer ranted and cried saying he is being persecuted.

"You can start a rumor on a guy like me or a celebrity, just like that," Kelly told CBS News' Gayle King.

"All you have to do is push a button on your phone and say, 'So and so did this to me, R.