R Kelly was seen addressing South African media for the first time at a news conference at the Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg on Friday (June 19.)

Durban police are set to question the international superstar in connection with an alleged multi-million-dollar fraud scheme.

R Kelly reportedly attempted to censor local media by forcing journalists to sign contracts preventing them from publishing any material that he had not approved. The contract went as far as threatening journalists in breach of the contract with an $100 000 defamation law suit.

“You shall provide company with a copy of the final edited version of the article for company’s review and approval prior to any publication or other dissemination of the article… you shall not include any other material not referenced herein embodying the name, likeness and performance of artist without company’s written consent.”

The contract also stated that the company would have worldwide rights use the articles and pictures without getting permission from the media houses that took it. “Unauthorized exploitation of the interview would result in irreparable injury to R Kelly.”

Most reporters and photographers refused to sign the forms and left.

A rep from the singer/producer later apologized for claming down on the press, saying: “Over the years we have found that the media have quoted R Kelly selectively or even misquoted him completely to create sensationalist publicity about him.”

Kelly is set to perform in a series of concerts in Johannesburg and Cape Town before he continues to Nigeria.