Events in Music History in February 2019

R. Kelly Arrested

Feb 2 American singer R. Kelly arrested after turning himself in on ten counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, including with three minors

  • Feb 3 Rapper 21 Savage arrested by US immigration for overstaying his visa

Davido's 'Fall"

Feb 6 Davido's "Fall" becomes longest-charting Nigerian pop song in US Billboard history

61st Grammy Awards

Feb 10 61st Grammy Awards: Childish Gambino first rapper to win Best Song and Best Record for "This Is America"; Best Album "Golden Hour" Kacey Musgraves

  • Feb 14 Singer Ryan Adams accused of sexual misconduct towards younger upcoming female singers in a report by "The New York Times"
  • Feb 22 Musician Peter Frampton announces he has a degenerative muscular disease and his next tour will be his last