R. Kelly performs tribute song to Nelson Mandela on Arsenio

Nelson Mandela has passed away at the age of 95, and while touching tributes are pouring in from around the globe for the incredibly influential South African leader, few can measure up to R. Kelly's performance of "Soldier's Heart" (a song he wrote and performed for Mandela in 2009).

The song serves as an excellent reminder both of the good that Mandela did while alive and the undeniable talent of R. Kelly, who is frequently sorted into to the artistic ghetto of sexed up club and bedroom jams. After the performance, Arsenio and Kellz sat and talked about the Mandela that they knew.

In other, less important news, Arsenio continues to go strong with an excellent series of musical guests and R. Kelly's latest album is shaping up to be a monster when it drops next week.