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R. Kelly Reveals Cover of 'Soula Coaster: The Diary of Me'

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November 9, 2011 1:15 PM ET
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'Soulacoaster: The Diary of Me' by R. Kelly and David Ritz
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R. Kelly released the cover of his forthcoming memoir, Soula Coaster: The Diary of Me, earlier today. As can be expected from the eccentric R&B icon, the book's title and cover are totally absurd, bordering on totally nonsensical. Is a soula coaster a rollercoaster . . . with soul?

Our question for you is: What alternative title would you give the book based on the cover image? I Believe I Can Fly? Trapped in the Junket?

You can offer your suggestions here in the comments, on facebook.com/rollingstone or on Twitter with the #rkellycover hashtag.

While you're brainstorming ideas, you can check out actor Joseph Gordon Levitt's charming acoustic rendition of Kells' hit "Ignition (Remix)."

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