United Kingdom, June 12 -- R Kelly is seeking clemency from U.S. President Donald Trump as he fears for his life in federal prison.

The shamed rapper -real name Robert Kelly, 57 - is currently serving a 30-year sentence after being convicted on multiple federal charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking.

He has now filed an emergency motion alleging three officials from the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) plotted to murder him while incarcerated.

His attorney Beau B Brindley told People as Kelly pursues a transfer from prison to home confinement: "We believe that President Trump is the only person with the courage to help us."

Kelly's legal team hopes a pardon or commutation might be granted by Trump, 78.

Mr Brindley added: "Immedia...