It can be difficult to navigate the pathways of fame in Hollywood. The rich and famous experience various ups and downs in their personal, professional, and financial lives.
Celebrities often find themselves in risky situations and face numerous pitfalls, resulting in legal trouble. Due to their wealth, people often attempt to exploit them when they encounter legal issues.
Conversely, some celebrities have taken legal action against their peers and amassed significant amounts of money. While some of these lawsuits may seem trivial, others have addressed serious allegations such as racism and sexual harassment.
Several notable lawsuits have shed light on important topics. If you are interested in learning about the six biggest celebrity lawsuits throughout the years, continue reading.
Nicki Minaj vs. Tracy ChapmanBack in January of 2021, the legal battle between Nicki Minaj and Tracy Chapman finally came to a close. Chapman sued Minaj over the unauthorized use of his song “Baby Can I Hold You?” which Minaj said she had no clue was sampled in one of her songs. She wanted Chapman to let her have rights to the song to keep her album from being delayed, but Chapman only ended the dispute two years later after accepting a $450,000 settlement from Minaj.
The mistake was made, and it caused a lot of trouble.