Curtis Jackson – 50 Cent
Curtis Jackson – more commonly known by his stage name, 50 Cent – is still hugely famous because of the number of hit songs he has produced over the years. His numerous music nominations mean that he has been able to ride the wave of his fame and launch his own clothing line, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t trouble in paradise.
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The rapper released an adult video with Lastonia Leviston without her consent in 2009, landing him in a legal case of $7 million worth of damages. That would have been enough to land 50 Cent in hot waters – but that’s not all. He was also charged to pay $16 million in 2014 after his business plan with Sleek Audio went bust.