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- January 17, 2020
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The music business is a cutthroat game where an artist can be on top of the world one day, only to wake up years later as a has-been.
In the 2010s, some musicians quickly peaked, then slowly faded away in popularity or even worse, ruined their careers overnight, and were canceled by the public.
Back in 2013, Robin Thicke skyrocketed in popularity off of the song of the summer, “Blurred Lines.” He followed that up with one of the most iconic pop moments in the decade, when Miley Cyrus twerked alongside him during their performance at the MTV Video Music Awards. According to ABC News, despite the huge viral surge the moment provided, which is normally a good thing for a star, the reaction from the crowd and the home viewers ranged from shock to revulsion. And while Cyrus bore plenty of the criticism, it was worse for Thicke. See, he was married to actress Paula Patton at the time, and she allegedly didn’t take kindly to the performance.
A year later, Thicke released his album Paula. If you thought this was a sweet gesture dedicated towards his wife – not quite. The pair had already split, and the album was a desperate attempt to win her back.
Thicke threw away subtlety with tracks like “Get Her Back,” and the album received terrible reviews. Also by this point, the world pretty much collectively agreed that the lyrics of “Blurred Lines” were actually terrible since, as Rolling Stone puts it, the song is essentially about “disrespecting a woman’s boundaries.” Not only that, he also lost a multi-million-dollar lawsuit claiming the song ripped off Marvin Gaye’s “Got to Give It Up.” Paula went down as one of the biggest album flops of the year, and Thicke’s career has never been the same since.
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What behavior and legal troubles has Justin Bieber faced that has caused a decline in his popularity?
Over the past decade, several musicians have found themselves in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. From controversial statements to reprehensible behavior, their actions have cost them their careers, their reputations, and their ability to be taken seriously as artists. Here are a few musicians who have ruined their careers in recent years.
1. R. Kelly
R&B singer R. Kelly’s career came to a grinding halt after the release of the documentary, “Surviving R. Kelly.” The three-part series, which aired in early 2019, detailed multiple allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct against the singer. The documentary led to widespread protests and calls to boycott Kelly’s music, eventually leading to his arrest and indictment on several counts of sexual abuse.
2. Kanye West
Kanye West, a once-revered rapper and producer, has seen his career take a significant hit in recent years. His increasingly erratic behavior, controversial statements, and support for former President Donald Trump have alienated many of his fans, leading to a decline in record sales and concert attendance. Furthermore, his marriage to reality TV star Kim Kardashian is increasingly the subject of gossip, resulting in attention drawn away from his music.
3. Chris Brown
Singer Chris Brown’s violent behavior toward women has led to a sustained decline in his popularity. His highly publicized assault of his then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009 resulted in a public backlash, and several sponsors and radio stations boycotted his music. Despite his attempts to rehabilitate his image, continued legal trouble, including an ongoing lawsuit for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at his house in 2017, has continued to affect his career.
4. Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber, the Canadian pop star, had a meteoric rise to fame in the mid-2010s, but his behavior and legal troubles have dented his career. His highly publicized arrest for drag racing in Miami in 2014, his poor attitude toward fans, reported drug addiction, and backstage outbursts have resulted in lower album sales, canceled tours, and a growing disinterest in his new music by the public.
5. Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey, the iconic R&B-pop singer, is famous for her incredible vocal range and classic hits. However, her career has been hampered by accusations of diva-like behavior and allegedly being unhappy with multiple record labels over the years. Her recent performances have resulted in lackluster reviews, and her social media presence has become a subject of ridicule, mostly stemming from an infamous New Year’s Eve performance debacle in 2016.
In conclusion, these musicians have sabotaged their careers through their actions, leaving their fans disappointed and causing irreparable damage to their public image. Their behaviors have likely tarnished their legacies, highlighting the dangerous consequences of not thinking carefully about one’s reputation and elevating fame over responsibility.
