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R. Kelly - In 2017, the R&B star was accused of abusing one of his ex-girlfriends and sexually assaulting other women.

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R. Kelly - In 2019, the mini-series 'Surviving R. Kelly' covered the investigation into the allegations. The artist is still facing various court dates.

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CeeLo Green - In 2014, the artist was accused of sexual assault by a woman who woke up naked next to him, allegedly without remembering anything. No sexual assault charges were brought for lack of evidence, but the singer plead no contest to having given her ecstasy.

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CeeLo Green - CeeLo Green then took to Twitter to post comments implying that sexual assault doesn't count if a victim can't remember.

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Ryan Adams - After enjoying great success for many years, a number of women accused Adams of sexual harassment and manipulative behavior.

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Ryan Adams - Among the alleged victims was his ex-wife, Mandy Moore. The artist canceled his tour of Britain and Ireland two weeks after the allegations surfaced.

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Mary J Blige - In 2012, the artist took part in a Burger King advertisement. The problem came about when footage of an early cut of the ad was leaked. The singer could be seen singing passionately about fried chicken.

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Mary J Blige - The backlash was immediate. The footage allegedly exploited the stereotype surrounding African Americans and fried chicken, and many people found it offensive. The singer apologized profusely.

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Robin Thicke - Who can forget his raunchy performance with Miley Cyrus at the 2013 VMAs? Thicke was a constant subject of rumors for a while, especially after a photo was released of him with his hand on a fan's behind. He and his wife separated a few months later. 

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Robin Thicke - But there's more! Hit song 'Blurred Lines' was heavily criticized for its non-consensual lyrics. And if that wasn't enough, Thicke and Pharrell Williams were sued for plagiarism.

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LMFAO - Despite the huge success of 'Sexy and I Know It' in 2012, they didn't really manage to keep the party going the following years.

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Nelly - The rapper enjoyed great success in the past, but he hasn't kept up his fame. In 2013 he even decided to experiment with country music!

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Nelly - In addition, he was also accused of sexual assault by several women.

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Iggy Azalea - 'Fancy' was a huge hit in 2014, but then Iggy Azalea went on a hiatus. She never fully recovered her mainstream popularity.

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T-Pain - The artist's career progressively died out throughout the last decade, and in 2019 he had to cancel his tour due to poor ticket sales.

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Michelle Shocked - During a concert in San Francisco in 2013, the singer shared her views on gay marriage and California's Proposition 8.

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Michelle Shocked - Among other things, Shocked said that "God hates fa****s." Needless to say, her audience found it offensive.

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Miguel - In 2013, the artist misjudged a jump between the stage and another platform while performing at the Billboard Awards.

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Miguel - The result? Miguel accidentally leg dropped a fan. The singer was sued two years later and his popularity has plummeted ever since.

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Sonic Youth - In 2011, the band's iconic couple, Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore, got divorced. The reason? Moore's affair with his collaborator, editor Eva Prinz.

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Sonic Youth - The band, together since 1981, eventually split up, with many fans blaming Moore.

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Tekashi 6ix9ine - Everything was going well for the rapper, until he was arrested on multiple charges, including attempted murder. 

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Tekashi 6ix9ine - In 2019, he testified against his alleged associates in the street gang Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods. He reportedly lost his credibility and was called a snitch by other rappers.

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The Orwells - In 2018, a Reddit post accusing several band members of sexual misconduct against their fans, dictated the end of the band.

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The Orwells - The Orwells denied the allegations, but the band officially dismembered shortly after. They're back in 2019 with an independent release as their label dropped them.

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Sticky Fingers - In 2013, the Australian band's vocalist, Dylan Frost, allegedly spat on and threatened Indigenous singer Thelma Plum in a pub in Sydney.

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Sticky Fingers - Suspicions that the attack was racially motivated led to a backlash. Frost blamed it on mental health problems and alcohol, but the band went on a hiatus. Sticky Fingers did reform in 2018, but things have never been the same for them.

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B.o.B. - In 2016, the rapper stated that the Earth was flat because he couldn't see a curve on the horizon with his naked eye. His belief in conspiracy theories reportedly had a huge impact in his career.

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Jesse Lacey - Lacey's band, Brand New, reunited and released a successful album in 2007. A few months later, several women accused the lead singer of sexual misconduct. The band's tour was canceled shortly after.

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Boyd Tinsley - The violinist left Dave Matthews Band in 2018, following allegations of sexual assault, harassment, and long-term grooming.

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Ameer Vann - In 2018, the Brockhampton's member was accused of sexual misconduct and was kicked out of the group. He released a solo album in 2019 but it was not well received.

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Kodak Black - The rapper has a long history with breaking the law. But in 2019 when his career was going great, he lied about his criminal history in a document. He's now locked up again.

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Threatin -

You might not have heard of this band, and this is exactly why their career was ruined. They fabricated their entire success, from a fake fan base to a fake record label. 

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The American band even managed to trick promoters in the UK to book them shows. They played for three people in London.

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