R. Kelly has reportedly been charged with 11 more counts of sexual assault.

The Chicago Sun Times reported that court records show the charges relate to sexual assault and abuse of a minor aged between 13 and 16. If proven guilty he faces a heavier sentence than the one he faces currently.

Four of these charges are reportedly counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault, which carry a maximum of 30 years in prison.

Kelly's lawyer, Steve Greenberg stated that these charges are not related to a new case. He took to Twitter to defend his client.

#RKelly was NOT charged with a new case. He was recharged in an existing case, same alleged victim and time (a decade ago) It changes nothing

— Steve Greenberg (@SGcrimlaw) May 30, 2019

#RKelly These are the same conduct, just charged differently, same alleged victim, same time frame, same facts. We expect the same results

— Steve Greenberg (@SGcrimlaw) May 30, 2019

Earlier this year the Grammy-award winning artist was charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, he has pleaded not guilty and is currently released on bail.

In January 2019, a documentary series, Surviving R. Kelly, showed a number of Kelly's alleged victims coming forward and talking about the abuse they endured.

Sexual assault allegations have plagued Kelly throughout his career, he has denied all claims.