Sparkle, an American model, actress, but more notability a platinum singer and songwriter is featured in Lifetime's ratings shattering documentary, Surviving R. Kelly as the first person to call out a former mentors (R. Kelly) predatory behavior. Many feel her unwavering stance in truth played into her noticeable removal from the music business. Sparkle's story and the unfortunate series of injustices and discrimination is what has made Sparkle an in demand spokesperson, speaking on everything from the life in the entertainment business to her advocacy of sexual and physical abuse of women.

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