R.Kelly has appealed to a judge to grant him permission to go perform at a concert in Dubai.

In a motion filed in Cook County Circuit Court, Kelly also plans to meet members of the United Arab Emirates’ royal family.

Recall that R.Kelly had surrendered his passport last month after being granted bail.

The motion, which was filed on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, claims R. Kelly has been battling to pay child support, legal fees and everyday expenses after the cancellation of his record contract and two US concerts. His songs have also been removed from several streaming services.

The singer is said to be struggling to pay his bills especially that of his child support which has made him plead with the court to allow him travel outside the country.

“He cannot work, and consequently cannot make a living if he is confined to Illinois or even the United States. Denying him the opportunity to work would be a hardship on his children,” the motion read.

Multiple venues cancelled their bookings with Kelly after the documentary detailing the sexual abuse allegations against him, “Surviving R. Kelly,” aired in January. However, Greenberg said Kelly is able to find venues abroad interested in hosting the disgraced singer