The singer, who is currently in jail in Chicago, wasn't permitted to attend the hearing, according to the Hennepin County prosecutor.
The singer is facing two counts of prostitution with a individual under the age of 18.
The R&B singer appeared in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, on Friday.
Darrell Johnson told CBS News he's no longer working for the R&B singer.
Prosecutors argued that the R&B singer is a flight risk and an "extreme danger to the community."
Gayle King spoke exclusively to ET to react to R. Kelly's latest arrest.
'We've been hearing that they are coming for quite some time.'
ET has confirmed that the 52-year-old R&B singer was arrested in Chicago on Thursday on federal sex crime charges.
The arrest comes months after the singer was charged with 11 additional counts of sexual abuse, which he has denied.
Drea Kelly is getting real about her issues with her ex-husband.
'Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta' airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on WE tv.
The Lifetime docuseries debuted in January.
Drea Kelly is opening up about her 'roller-coaster' few months.
'Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta' airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on WE tv.
