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Video: R. Kelly Wishes Himself A Happy Birthday

The R&B crooner sings possibly the smoothest rendition of 'Happy Birthday' ever recorded

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January 13, 2011 2:20 PM ET

R. Kelly celebrated his 44th birthday on January 8th by lighting up a cigar, sitting down in a leopard-print chair and singing himself a ridiculously smooth version of "Happy Birthday." His impromptu performance was captured for posterity in this video, which the singer shared via his Twitter account.

This is a birthday message... [R. Kelly's TwitVid page]

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