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VIDEO: Gayle King Sat Down with R. Kelly for First Interview Since His Arrest

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CBS THIS MORNING co-host Gayle King sat down with R&B singer R. Kelly in Chicago for his first television interview since he was arrested on 10 sexual abuse charges. The interview aired today March 6, on CBS THIS MORNING (7:00-9:00 AM) on the CBS Television Network.

Watch the interview below!

The charges against R. Kelly involve four women; three of whom were underage at the time. He was freed on bond and is now at his home in Chicago. In the interview, R. Kelly said the accusations against him are lies. As the conversation went on, R. Kelly grew more emotional. He told King: "I didn't do this stuff! This is not me! I'm fighting for my f*cking life!"

King also sat down with two young women currently living with R. Kelly, Azriel Clary and Joycelyn Savage. That interview airs Friday, March 8, on CBS THIS MORNING. Savage's parents have accused R. Kelly of kidnapping their daughter. She says she's living with the singer on her own free will. R. Kelly also faces accusations of maintaining a sex cult. Friends and family members believe Clary and Savage are a part of this cult.

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