This is nothing new.
Everybody takes the money.
And music publishing rights isn't that lucrative unless you are Michael Jackson, the Beatles, a legendary pervasive artist that transcends age, gender, nationality and sex.
R. Kelly was never that guy. Most artists aren't that, which is why artists are selling their shit publishing while they are still alive and making music as we speak.
Lol the funny thing is, Aaliyah's family is so disgusting and shortsighted, they accepted this deal which allowed R.Kelly to make his music practically worthless.
So congratulations, everyone knows you sold your daughter out to a chronic statutory rapist.