An appeals court has denied the singer's challenge to his conviction on racketeering and sex trafficking charges as he serves 30 years in prison.

R. Kelly's latest appeal was rejected, but his attorney suggests they may take the case to the U.S. Supreme Court.

R. Kelly is staying in prison on his sex trafficking and racketeering convictions for the required 30 years. His request for appeal was denied by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday (Feb.