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Music
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “2016–2025: criticism of Treat You Better narrative as 'male saviour' trope” and “2016–2024: repeated speculation about sexuality and public responses”.
5 controversies · 10 sources
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “Legal dispute with former social media manager: reciprocal acquittals in 2026” and “Contractual dispute with Rotana: commercial judgment against her in 2023 followed by a separate favourable ruling in 2025”.
4 controversies · 10 sources2 formal charges
Music
Documented profile covering 3 controversies, including “After amnesty: informal restrictions reported in 2025, including exclusion from gym and concerts” and “First officially authorised album in late 2025: criticism from some supporters for compromising with system”.
3 controversies · 8 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Celebrities, influencers and social mediaMusic
Documented profile covering 16 controversies, including “Feminism, cosmetic surgery and beauty standards: recurring debate reignited by 'Gut genug'” and “Conflict over her own Netflix documentary 'Barbara – Becoming Shirin David'”.
16 controversies · 26 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 3 controversies, including “Refusal of Israel Prize amid judicial reform crisis” and “Tribute concert without female singers: controversy over exclusion of women and event cancellation”.
3 controversies · 4 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Casting non-autistic Maddie Ziegler in the lead role of 'Music'” and “Criticism over the use of Autism Speaks as a resource or consultant for the film”.
8 controversies · 10 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “1978–1979: further arrest over assault on Todd Smith and return to Rikers Island” and “1979: accidental heroin overdose hours after prison release; murder trial never held”.
6 controversies · 8 sources2 formal charges
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Second federal lawsuit against Axl Rose over copyright administration and royalties” and “Axl Rose's legal and public counterattack against Slash”.
8 controversies · 7 sources1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Dispute over 182 000 euros in damages following his conviction” and “Technician's complaint, investigation and conviction for psychological harassment by electronic means”.
8 controversies · 14 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Performance of 'L'enfer' on TF1's news programme and debate over journalistic ethics” and “Disputed working conditions during filming of the 'Fils de joie' music video”.
7 controversies · 16 sources
Music
South Korean rapper, songwriter and producer, member of BTS, also known as Agust D.
6 controversies · 11 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2025–2026: Telekinesis copyright complaint partly survives dismissal, then permanently withdrawn by claimant” and “2026: forceful condemnation of AI music training on her works, with allegations involving Suno/Diplo”.
8 controversies · 16 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Casting in Squid Game 2: backlash over criminal record and denied allegation of favouritism” and “Controversial announcement of his departure from BIGBANG and removal of the group's name from his posts”.
5 controversies · 9 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Commercial fallout from Johnny Kitagawa scandal: McDonald's and Nissan distance themselves” and “Instagram post "show must go on!" on day Johnny's acknowledged abuse, criticised as insensitive and deleted”.
5 controversies · 9 sources
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “Raje’li Leh: conviction for copyright infringement” and “Tax case: settlement with authorities and payment of EGP 650,000”.
4 controversies · 6 sources2 convictions2 formal charges
Music
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “Geççek: song becomes anti-government symbol despite denial of partisan intention” and “Kaz Dağları: forceful stance against mining and environmental destruction”.
6 controversies · 11 sources1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “2026: NBC Team USA advertising campaign and backlash in Canada” and “2026: speculation linking her to MAGA movement — affiliation unsubstantiated”.
6 controversies · 13 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 17 controversies, including “2019–2025: Battle over Big Machine masters, re-recordings and eventual repurchase of her catalogue” and “2023–2024: Cease-and-desist letter over Jack Sweeney's public tracking of her jets”.
17 controversies · 20 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Pandemic denial and misinformation followed by severe Covid-19 infection” and “'Subhuman mongrel' insult directed at Barack Obama and partial apology”.
9 controversies · 9 sources2 convictions2 formal charges
Music
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “2025: Kigali concert cancelled following controversy over Rwanda's role in eastern DRC war” and “2023–2024: Me & U — religious interpretations of aquatic imagery, Tems says it refers to Jesus”.
6 controversies · 7 sources1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “2021–2023: Copyright lawsuit over 'Call Out My Name', followed by settlement” and “2022–2023: 'The Idol' — creative overhaul, misogyny allegations and very negative reception”.
6 controversies · 9 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Pornographic video 'Till The End', split with Kiepenheuer & Witsch and Lindemann's subsequent court victory” and “Shelby Lynn affair in Vilnius: 'spiking' allegation, investigations closed and partial prohibition of statements in 2025”.
10 controversies · 19 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Afrobeats "Big Three": provocative remark followed by clarification concerning exclusion of artists such as Tems” and “Tyla's "Coloured" identity: Tiwa Savage apologises on her behalf, prompting South African backlash”.
9 controversies · 13 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “New Heather Taylor lawsuit under California law AB 250” and “2023 civil lawsuit alleging sexual assault during a 2003 helicopter flight”.
9 controversies · 11 sources2 convictions2 formal charges
Music
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “New 2024–2025 cases involving his website and song "Typhus" after death sentence overturned” and “UN: Working Group on Arbitrary Detention finds his detention arbitrary and contrary to international law”.
6 controversies · 11 sources2 convictions2 formal charges
Music
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “Astroworld 2021: Ten crowd deaths, thousands of civil claims, no criminal indictment” and “Miami 2024: Arrest for disorderly intoxication and trespass, followed by dismissal of both charges”.
9 controversies · 8 sources2 convictions3 formal charges
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 2 controversies, including “Rush video criticised for lack of body diversity” and “'Flowergate': fan's bouquet found in bin”.
2 controversies · 3 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “2024–2025: VMAs speech challenges blanket "Afrobeats" label for African artists” and “2023–2024: international debate over her identification as South African "Coloured"”.
5 controversies · 8 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “Super Bowl 2024: Embrace with Alicia Keys sparks viral controversy and public defence” and “BET Awards 2024: Much of speech muted on broadcast; BET cites audio malfunction and apologises”.
8 controversies · 13 sources
Music
South Korean singer and actor, member of BTS.
5 controversies · 8 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Cross-defamation proceedings between Morrison and Swann: Confidential settlement without ruling on merits” and “Judicial review of Northern Ireland live-music ban, withdrawn after restrictions eased”.
5 controversies · 8 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “YouTube and Other Platforms: Account Removals under Hate Speech Policies” and “France: Conviction for Incitement to Racial Hatred and Glorification of a War Crime”.
8 controversies · 13 sources3 convictions3 formal charges
Music
Documented profile covering 19 controversies, including “Rimini 2026: remarks likening political power to a drug and reaction from Fratelli d'Italia” and “Stefano Salvati: forged 6 M€ confidentiality agreement, allegations against Rossi and ruling favourable to singer”.
19 controversies · 24 sources2 convictions3 formal charges
MusicBusiness and billionaires
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2018–2026: prolonged losses and financing of fashion group, followed by turnaround and first operating profit” and “2026: public rift with Brooklyn Beckham and allegations concerning family control, brand and wedding”.
7 controversies · 13 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Guilty plea to misdemeanour battery following incident outside the Aria” and “Las Vegas Outlaws: investor lawsuit alleging fraud and mismanagement”.
13 controversies · 12 sources6 convictions7 formal charges
Music
Documented profile covering 4 controversies, including “Violent home invasion and seven suspects committed for trial before a criminal court” and “Slimane retained as guest performer at Bercy despite objections from tour technicians”.
4 controversies · 8 sources
MusicFilm, television and entertainment
Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “2026: 'Trap do Gago' dispute — first lawsuit withdrawn, new R$100,000 action still pending” and “2023–2024: Fabricated screenshots suggesting relationship with Jéssica Canedo; investigation finds Whindersson did not write messages”.
7 controversies · 8 sources
Film, television and entertainmentMusic
Documented profile covering 6 controversies, including “2025–2026: Brian King Joseph's sexual harassment and dismissal lawsuit — insufficient legal basis identified, then voluntary dismissal without prejudice” and “2025: AI-altered tour video accused of fabricating an audience, although crowd footage appeared genuine”.
6 controversies · 11 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 9 controversies, including “2026: feud with Seun Kuti — Wizkid says he is "bigger than your papa" in reference to Fela Kuti” and “2024: rejects "Afrobeats artist" label — debate over musical identity and genre”.
9 controversies · 16 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 13 controversies, including “Two indictments for Volksverhetzung concerning antisemitic and Holocaust-denying Telegram content” and “Controversial 2025–2026 return to stage opposed by Jewish organisations and cancellation calls”.
13 controversies · 19 sources1 formal charge
Music
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “2017–2018: Repeated postponements of domestic violence trial” and “May 2018: Spotify stops promoting XXXTentacion under new 'hateful conduct' policy”.
10 controversies · 10 sources1 conviction2 formal charges
Music
Documented profile covering 5 controversies, including “Defamation lawsuit against Shogakukan over articles alleging unpaid fees to X Japan members, settled in 2025” and “Dan Da Dan: Yoshiki raises possible infringement, followed by production team's apology”.
5 controversies · 12 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “2026: vehement messages against ICE and official White House response using Lush Life” and “2026: abortion joke, backlash and claimed loss of $3 million brand deal”.
8 controversies · 10 sources
Music
Documented profile covering 10 controversies, including “Tweets against Grammy Awards referring to gifts, connections and favouritism” and “Pennsylvania harassment case involving Yolanda Hadid: four counts and "no contest" plea”.
10 controversies · 19 sources1 conviction1 formal charge
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