Top 10 Worst Music Moments of 2018

XXXTentacion's murder

Jahseh Dwayne 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 his unique blend of genres including hip hop, rock, and R&B. Despite a controversial personal life and criminal... read more

I think his death should be a lesson to everyone else. Live your life the best way you can. He may have made a lot of dumb mistakes in the past, and he tried to better himself and get past those mistakes. But by then, it was too late, and his mistakes finally caught up to him.
Kinda reminds me of the movie Menace II Society where the main character does so many stupid things throughout the film, and right when he was about to finally take the first step to become a better man at the end, his mistakes catch up to him, and he gets killed. That movie was way more powerful than some people make it out to be because it portrays the harsh reality we live in.
Be the good guy, people. You owe it to yourselves.

Avicii's suicide

Tim Bergling (September 8, 1989 - April 20, 2018), better known by his stage name Avicii, was a Swedish electronic musician, DJ, remixer, and record producer. He was best known for his contributions to electronic music in the 2010s, with numerous songs charting in the Top 40 and influencing a new generation... read more

This should be number one. Avicii's music was and still is innovative, not just in the electronic realm but to music as a whole. He struggled with the pressure of fame throughout his career so much that he had to drink to cope, and retired from touring before unfortunately taking his own life in April.
I highly advise everyone to watch his Netflix documentary "Avicii: True Stories," especially all the fans of a rapper this year who was an abuser, and then tell us whose death will impact the music industry as a whole for years to come. RIP Tim! "One Day You'll Leave This World Behind So Live a Life You Will Remember."

I've looked into his personal life, and it turns out that Avicii was actually struggling with depression and anxiety years before his suicide. In fact, he quit touring in 2016 due to how overwhelmed he was. He was given medication and surgery. From the looks of it, Avicii was a broken, sad man, like Chester Bennington (who also unfortunately took his own life a year prior).

Iron Maiden is not nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band formed in Leyton, East London, in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Their most critically acclaimed period is widely considered to be from 1983 to 1989, during which they released landmark albums such as Piece of Mind, Powerslave, Somewhere... read more

Shame. This disgraceful practice has been going on for too long. Rap, jazz, and pop singers don't have to be nominated at all because they are not from the genre of rock and roll. Iron Maiden should have been inducted long ago.
Rap and pop singers that were nominated for induction in 2019 include Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, and Rufus featuring Chaka Khan. What have these artists done for rock music? Nothing, while Iron Maiden did a lot.

That's a shame. Iron Maiden are legends!

They didn't need that to become legends.

Donald Trump plays Pharrell's song "Happy" to a crowd in Indiana on the day of the mass murder of 11 people

Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York) is an American businessman, television personality, politician, and the 45th and 47th President of the United States.

Born and raised in Queens, New York City, Donald J. Trump received an economics degree from the Wharton School of the... read more

What a hypocrite! This doesn't change my opinion at all because I already knew he was a horrible, racist, sexist sociopath, but this is still pretty bad.
Seriously, Trump supporters! You still find ways to defend him after this! "Oh, he didn't choose to play it." Yes, he did!
Seriously, people. I respect your opinion if you really like Trump for some reason, but why can't you see all the terrible things he does each and every day?

And Trump supporters will still worship him or find a way to defend him.

Tool breaks their promise for a new album again

Tool is an American alternative and progressive metal band formed in 1990.

The lineup includes Maynard James Keenan (vocals), Danny Carey (drums), Adam Jones (guitar), and Justin Chancellor (bass), who joined in 1995. The band is recognized for incorporating electronic influences and for their... read more

Don't worry... Only 10,000 days left until the release!

This has been happening for at least 10 years...

The Metal Grammys

Awful (as usual). Very similar to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations and winners. I don't even want to start. But at least in 2018, the winner was a metal band (many non-metal bands won metal Grammys before). However, in 2017, there were much better metal releases than Mastodon's "Sultan's Curse".

Kamikaze is snubbed by the Grammys

Kendrick Lamar invites a white female fan on stage to sing, then stops the music after she repeatedly raps the N-word, which is part of the lyrics

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper and songwriter from Compton, California. He began his career under the stage name K.Dot, releasing mixtapes that gained local recognition and led to his signing with Top Dawg Entertainment. Lamar has become one of the most critically... read more

Coming from a black person, I never had any problem with another race saying that word as long as they don't mean the racist version of it.

Coming from a black person, I don't mind letting someone say the n-word as long as it's not used for insulting.

Oddly enough, Kendrick Lamar is on my good list of 2018, too, for winning a Pulitzer Prize.

Dildos featuring Marilyn Manson's face are released

Brian Hugh Warner (born January 5, 1969), better known by his stage name Marilyn Manson, is an American rock musician, songwriter, actor, painter, multimedia artist, author, and former music journalist. He is the lead singer and only constant member of the band Marilyn Manson, which he formed in 1989.... read more

I wonder what Marilyn Manson thinks?

Want to know the price? $125.

Rush disbands

Rush is a Canadian progressive rock band that was formed in 1968. The band's most iconic lineup consisted of guitarist Alex Lifeson, bassist and vocalist Geddy Lee, and drummer Neil Peart, who joined in 1974. Following Peart's death from brain cancer on January 7, 2020, Lee and Lifeson announced in October... read more

Unfortunately, we are stuck with Justin Bieber. Bring back Rush!

This is more sad than bad, but it's definitely bad news.

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XXXTentacion claims he’s better than Tupac

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R. Kelly releases an appalling 19-minute track

Aretha Franklin's death

Now THIS should be #1, not XXXTentacion's murder. XXXTentacion was nothing but an abusive manchild who deserved to die, while Aretha Franklin was a legend.

How was this not already included on the list?

Concert held to raise $60 million to fund the Israeli Army

This should be ahead of items like Billie Eilish or Carrie Underwood, which are not necessarily bad.

Mac Miller's death

Everyone "feels bad for Ariana" but what about Mac? Malcolm was a good kid but had a lot of issues and demons. It disgusts me how no one feels any remorse for him except for "Ariana," even though she screwed him over.

He had some really good songs. I also feel bad for Ariana Grande. It's hard losing someone close.

I feel bad for Ariana Grande. I really do!

"Baby Shark" rises to fame

I hate this. The sad thing is that people know more about this than about good artists in the modern scene.

That song, even though meant for kids, is annoying. Why is it popular among the interns?

Drake claims he is more successful than the Beatles

This must be a huge exaggeration. No one can be more successful than The Beatles were.

Kanye West names his third child Chicago 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

Chicago is the name of his third child (girl), after also weirdly naming her siblings North West and Saint West.
- "Hi, Chicago West here!"
- "The plumbing company?"
Okay, whatever makes you happy, Kanye and Kim. But I think what you do is very egotistical. This isn't a "music moment" in a pure form, but it's music-related because Kanye is very popular and, for many people, a role model. Not for me, but he's got many fans worldwide.

Judging by how he called his kid Saint West and Chicago West, he might be taking inspiration from Pete Wentz here. Pete Wentz has named one of his kids Saint Wentz. Pete is also from Chicago (or at least Illinois - I don't know many places since I'm British, not American).

Dahvie Vanity is accused of raping multiple women

This is more of a bad moment because he actually committed the crime. Him being accused is not really the bad moment itself.

Can we just erase this emo degenerate from existence?!

Billie Eilish becomes popular

Major Lazer announces they are disbanding

Reputation is snubbed by the Grammys

Demi Lovato's overdose

I'm glad she's okay. She was never one of my favorites, but her music isn't bad.
I just hope she knows not to overdose again.

Carrie Underwood releases her album Cry Pretty

I'd rather listen to Baby Shark or Crazy Frog on repeat than any of Carrie Underwood's crappy music.

Lewis Capaldi releases "Someone You Loved"

It's not worse than anything on this list, but this song was trash.

Eminem releases Kamikaze

Imagine Dragons releases another lackluster album

This just reminded me Imagine Dragons released an album this year. I had completely forgotten that album exists.

Commercial band that recycles the same song over and over again.