Artists who've ruined their careers in the past decade
R. Kelly - In 2017, the R&B star was accused of abusing one of his ex-girlfriends and sexually assaulting other women.
R. Kelly - In 2019, the mini-series 'Surviving R. Kelly' covered the investigation into the allegations. The artist is still facing various court dates.
Ryan Adams - After enjoying great success for many years, a number of women accused Adams of sexual harassment and manipulative behavior.
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.
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!
Nelly - In addition, he was also accused of sexual assault by several women.
Iggy Azalea - 'Fancy' was a huge hit in 2014, but then Iggy Azalea went on a hiatus. She never fully recovered her mainstream popularity.
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.
Michelle Shocked - During a concert in San Francisco in 2013, the singer shared her views on gay marriage and California's Proposition 8.
Michelle Shocked - Among other things, Shocked said that "God hates fa****s." Needless to say, her audience found it offensive.
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.
Sonic Youth - The band, together since 1981, eventually split up, with many fans blaming Moore.
Tekashi 6ix9ine - Everything was going well for the rapper, until he was arrested on multiple charges, including attempted murder.
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.
The Orwells - In 2018, a Reddit post accusing several band members of sexual misconduct against their fans, dictated the end of the band.
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.
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.
Threatin -
The American band even managed to trick promoters in the UK to book them shows. They played for three people in London.