Redemption Song

See what artists | actors or athletes have had to redeem themselves after controversy.

Chris Brown - C. Breezy is presently mounting a comeback since pleading guilty to assaulting former girlfriend Rihanna back in February. He has since profusely apologized for the incident during several high-profile interviews, including a recent sit down with Rocsi on "106 & Park." According to reports, ticket sales for his Fan Appreciation Tour have been sluggish. The VA crooner is set to release "Graffiti" on December 8.
Kanye West - Despite apologizing on the "Jay Leno Show" and personally calling Taylor Swift for interrupting her MTV Video Music Awards acceptance speech, Yeezy is still being crucified for the incident. He recently got roasted on "Saturday Night Live" and on the Country Music Awards. 'Ye’s currently working on his fifth CD and looking to get past the incident.
Drake - Drake felt the wrath of his rapidly growing female fanbase when his “Best I Ever Had” video was widely panned for objectifying women rather than empowering them as the single did. His fans have since forgiven him and are now highly anticipating his debut album, "Thank Me Later."
Lil Mama - Two months after crashing Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ “Empire State of Mind” performance at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, Lil Mama is still being ridiculed for pulling the stunt. Time will tell if her career can survive the backlash.Akon - Kon penned “Sorry, Blame It on Me” shortly after “dirty dancing” with a teenager during a performance in Trinidad. The scandal cost the singer a lucrative Verizon endorsement at the time. He has since rebounded with a gold-selling album and has introduced the world to pop phenomenon Lady Gaga.

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Kanye West - Despite apologizing on the "Jay Leno Show" and personally calling Taylor Swift for interrupting her MTV Video Music Awards acceptance speech, Yeezy is still being crucified for the incident. He recently got roasted on "Saturday Night Live" and on the Country Music Awards. 'Ye’s currently working on his fifth CD and looking to get past the incident.

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