Musicians Who are the Worst People

1. R. Kelly

   

   Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967), known professionally as R. Kelly, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and convicted sex offender. He has been credited with helping to redefine R&B and hip hop, earning nicknames such as "the King of R&B," "the King of Pop-Soul," and the... read more

   Child pornography, underage sex, and urinating on a 13-year-old. Sexual abuse and beating of several women. Marriage to 15-year-old Aaliyah.

   That person better be sentenced to prison.

2. 6IX9INE

   

   Daniel Hernandez (born May 8, 1996), better known by his stage name 6ix9ine, also called Tekashi69 or Tekashi, is an American rapper known both for his music and for his legal controversies. In 2015, he pleaded guilty to a felony charge of using a child in a sexual performance, though he denied any sexual... read more

   Robbery at gunpoint, attempted murder, use of a child in a sexual performance, choking of a 16-year-old.

3. Ian Watkins

   

   Ian David Karslake Watkins (July 30, 1977 - October 11, 2025) was a Welsh singer and convicted sex offender, best known as the former vocalist for the rock band Lostprophets. He was convicted of sexually assaulting multiple young children and babies and was sentenced to 29 years in prison. He was killed... read more

   Child pornography, attempted rape of a baby, sexual assault of a child.

4. Dahvie Vanity

   

   Jesus David Torres (born September 5, 1984), better known by his stage name Dahvie Vanity, is an American singer-songwriter and rapper. He is best known as one half of the crunkcore duo Blood on the Dance Floor and as the face and creative mind behind the industrial project Sinners are Winners. He is... read more

5. Gary Glitter

   

   Gary Glitter, born Paul Francis Gadd, is an English former glam rock singer and convicted sex offender. He sold more than 20 million records during his music career. His criminal history began in 1999 with a conviction for possessing child sexual abuse material and continued with later convictions, including... read more

   Child pornography, statutory rape, attempted rape, indecent assault.

6. Sean Combs

   

   Sean John Combs, also known by his stage names Puff Daddy, Puffy, P. Diddy, Diddy, Love, and Brother Love, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, entrepreneur, and convicted felon.

   In September 2024, Combs was arrested on federal charges including sex trafficking, racketeering... read more

7. Varg Vikernes

   

   Louis Cachet, born Kristian Vikernes and better known as Varg Vikernes, is a Norwegian musician, writer, convicted murderer, and convicted arsonist. He is known as the sole member of the one-man band Burzum, whose name comes from a word in the Black Speech created by J.R.R. Tolkien.... read more

   Seems like people don't know what self-defense is, huh? Anyway, the murder was not done in self-defense because: 1. He purposely drove to his bandmate's apartment in the middle of the night. 2. He stabbed Euronymous over 20 times in the back while he was trying to get away from him. 3. His friend pretty much confirmed that he had planned out the murder.

   Like, there is nothing even remotely "self-defense" about this. Plus, it is well-known that he is a neo-Nazi and a white supremacist. There is absolutely no reason for anyone to defend this guy unless you're a Nazi like him.

8. Chris Brown

   

   Christopher Maurice "Chris" Brown, born May 5, 1989, is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. Born in Tappahannock, Virginia, he participated in his church choir and several local talent shows from a young age. He gained international notoriety in 2009 after physically assaulting singer... read more

   Beat Rihanna and is racist towards dark skins.

   Viciously beat girlfriend Rihanna, violent outbursts and fights, punched manager in the face, hit-and-run, threw rock through mother's car window, kicked out of rehab center for violent behavior, anonymous accusations of sexual assault and rape.

9. Ted Nugent

   

   Theodore Anthony "Ted" Nugent is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and far-right activist. He initially rose to prominence as the lead guitarist of the Amboy Dukes, a band formed in 1964 that played psychedelic and hard rock music.... read more

   Rapist and animal abuser! Disregard this man and his music.

   He's a horrible person and a complete idiot.

10. Jake Paul

    

    Jake Joseph Paul, born January 17, 1997, is an American social media personality and professional boxer. He first gained fame on the video-sharing app Vine and later starred as Dirk Mann on the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark for two seasons. Throughout his career, Paul has drawn controversy for his... read more

The Newcomers
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    Boosie Badazz

    

    Torrence Hatch, born November 14, 1982, is an American rapper from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He released his first independent album, Youngest of the Camp, in 2000, followed by For My Thugs in 2002. He collaborated with Webbie on two albums, Ghetto Stories (2003) and Gangsta Musik (2004).... read more

The Contenders

13. Rick James

    

    Rick James was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. He was born and raised in Buffalo, New York, and began his musical career as a teenager by performing in various bands. In 1964, he joined the U.S. Naval Reserve but later fled to Toronto after being ordered to serve in... read more

    Held a woman hostage for three days, tortured her, sexually abused her, and burned her dozens of times with a crack pipe.

14. Cardi B

    

    Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar (born October 11, 1992), known professionally as Cardi B, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actress. She was born and raised in New York City and first gained attention through Vine and Instagram. From 2015 to 2017, she appeared as a cast member on the VH1 reality... read more

15. Suge Knight

    

    Physically assaulted girlfriend, stole a car and shot at its owner, aggravated assault, punched a naked woman, robbery, fatal hit-and-run.

16. Wade Robson

    

    Wade Jeremy William Robson, born on September 17, 1982, is an Australian dancer and choreographer. He began performing as a dancer at age five and has directed music videos and world tours for pop acts such as NSYNC and Britney Spears. Robson has also won two Primetime Emmy Awards for his choreography... read more

    If you didn't know, Wade Robson has actually released a few albums of instrumental songs. Not only are the instrumentals terrible, but he is as well. This man is a liar and a fraud.

    Wade Robson is such a liar, stop talking about Michael Jackson.

17. Sid Vicious

    

    Sid Vicious, born John Simon Ritchie (10 May 1957 to 2 February 1979) in London, England, was an English musician best known as the bass guitarist for the influential punk rock band the Sex Pistols. Despite his iconic status in the punk movement, he was notorious for his tumultuous lifestyle and his... read more

    Stabbed his girlfriend to death.

18. Phil Spector

    

    Harvey Phillip Spector (born Harvey Philip Spector. December 26, 1939 - January 16, 2021) was an American record producer and songwriter, best known for his innovative recording practices and entrepreneurship in the 1960s, followed decades later by his two trials and conviction for murder in the 2000s... read more

    On top of murdering Lana Clarkson for rejecting his advances, he also abused his wife and kids and was known for holding guns to people's heads while he was working on their songs. (He didn't kill anyone though, until Clarkson of course.)

    He sure does look like a wacky science professor.

    Murdered actress Lana Clarkson.

19. Big Lurch

    

    Forget about whatever crimes this dude did. That stage name sounds like his meal isn't digesting well.

20. Jackie Evancho

    

    Jacqueline Marie "Jackie" Evancho is an American classical crossover singer who gained wide recognition at an early age. Since 2009, she has issued nine studio albums and three EPs, including a platinum-selling EP and a gold-certified album, while three of her releases debuted in the Billboard 200 top... read more

    She should be first. The world does not deserve to suffer from her existence.

    She killed millions of people with her awful singing, of course.

    It is always as if nobody does it, but many times it is true.

21. Kodak Black

    

    Bill K. Kapri, better known by his stage name Kodak Black, is an American rapper. He is known for hit singles such as "No Flockin", "Tunnel Vision", and "Roll in Peace". In addition to his music career, he has gained attention for his legal issues and frequent run-ins with law enforcement.

    Armed robbery, rape, punched and kicked a stripper.

22. Justin Bieber

    

    Justin Drew Bieber (born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and record producer. He currently resides in Ontario, Canada, and is Christian. He is the son of Pattie Mallette, an author.

    Justin Bieber is best known for his songs "Baby" and "What Do You Mean?" As of mid 2025, 11 of... read more

23. XXXTentacion

    

    Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy (January 23, 1998 - June 18, 2018), known professionally as XXXTentacion and often referred to as X, was an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He rose to prominence with a blend of genres that included hip-hop, rock, and R&B. Despite his controversial personal life... read more

    Home invasion, robbery, aggravated battery, expelled from school for fighting, beat cellmate, beat girlfriends, threatened to penetrate girlfriend's vagina with a barbecue fork. Threatened to cut out girlfriend's tongue. Put a knife to girlfriend's throat. Strangling on several occasions. Abuse and trapping of pregnant girlfriend.

    Feel bad for this guy's death, but oh my God!

    Oh wow. His music is still good though.

24. Elvis Presley

    

    Elvis Aaron Presley was an American singer and actor, widely dubbed the "King of Rock and Roll" and regarded as a pivotal cultural icon of the 20th century. His energetic musical interpretation and provocative performance style, bridging racial music traditions in a shifting era, both fueled his fame... read more

25. John Phillips

    

    Of the Mamas and the Papas. Incestuous relationship with daughter. Shot her up with drugs.

26. Kanye West

    

    Ye (born Kanye Omari West. June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. He is regarded as one of the most influential and controversial artists of the 21st century.

    Born in Atlanta and raised in Chicago, West initially gained fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella... read more

27. Tory Lanez

    

    Daystar Peterson, known professionally as Tory Lanez, is a Canadian rapper and singer. He gained significant recognition for his mixtape Lost Cause and the hit singles "Say It" and "Luv." These tracks reached numbers 23 and 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, respectively.... read more