Caught on Tape

See the artists who have been caught doing controversial things on tape.

Ray J - A sex tape of Ray J and former girlfriend Kim Kardashian leaked back in 2007. Porn company Vivid video got a hold of it and put it out for mass distribution. Word is the stars of the flick were paid up to $1 million for consent. Both became successful Reality TV stars following the leak.

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Ray J - A sex tape of Ray J and former girlfriend Kim Kardashian leaked back in 2007. Porn company Vivid video got a hold of it and put it out for mass distribution. Word is the stars of the flick were paid up to $1 million for consent. Both became successful Reality TV stars following the leak.

Eminem - A Grammy favorite, Eminem won Best Rap Album for "Relapse" and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "Crack A Bottle" with Dr. Dre and 50 Cent.

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Eminem - Determined to bring Eminem down, former Source Magazine co-owner Ray Benzino got his hands on old Slim recordings featuring racist lyrics and leaked them. The tape featured Em calling Black girls "b*****s." Slim apologized and said he recorded the song out of anger as a kid after breaking up with his girlfriend. His apology was accepted.

Lawsuit - According to the Associated Press, Rick Ross’ former girlfriend Lastonia Leviston has filed a suit against 50 for illegally releasing a sex tape she's featured in, last year.

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50 Cent - Footage of Fif getting his chain snatched during a concert in Angola, Africa leaked back in 2008. The clip shows the fan jumping on stage and quickly grabbing 50's chain before disappearing into the crowd. His parents later turned him in to the local police.

Lawsuit - According to the Associated Press, Rick Ross’ former girlfriend Lastonia Leviston has filed a suit against 50 for illegally releasing a sex tape she's featured in, last year.

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50 Cent - Footage of Fif getting his chain snatched during a concert in Angola, Africa leaked back in 2008. The clip shows the fan jumping on stage and quickly grabbing 50's chain before disappearing into the crowd. His parents later turned him in to the local police.

Young Buck - Buck broke down and cried when pleading for Fif to let him back into G-Unit. The conversation was taped and later leaked online. Years prior, footage of the brawl that ensued after Dr. Dre was sucker punched at the Vibe Awards was leaked. The clip sees several members of G-Unit fighting.

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Young Buck - Buck broke down and cried when pleading for Fif to let him back into G-Unit. The conversation was taped and later leaked online. Years prior, footage of the brawl that ensued after Dr. Dre was sucker punched at the Vibe Awards was leaked. The clip sees several members of G-Unit fighting.

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Akon - Kon landed in hot water when a clip of the singer throwing a teenage boy off the stage during a show in Fishkill, NY surfaced.

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Akon - Kon landed in hot water when footage of him grinding on an underage girl leaked on the internet back in 2007. Months later, a clip of the singer throwing a teenage boy off the stage during a show in Fishkill, NY, also surfaced.

Diddy - We may have MJ to thank for Puff's "Can't Stop, Won't Stop" motto. “There’s few things in life that change your life," Diddy told the Associated Press. "Michael Jackson changed my life when I saw him moonwalk, when I heard him sing, when I’ve seen him perform. He was life- changing. He’s the greatest artist of our time."

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Diddy - Puff knows a thing or two about TMZ's omnipresent lenses. Three years back, the mogul was caught taking actress Sienna Miller home. The clip clearly sees him noticing the camera before giving his security orders to confiscate the tape.

R. Kelly - The self-proclaimed Pied Piper is no stranger to charts. His TP-2.com sold 543,000 in a week back in 2000 and three years later, "The Chocolate Factory" sold an impressive 532,000 in one week.

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R. Kelly - Footage of Kellz allegedly having sex with an underaged girl leaked back in 2002. The singer was consequently charged with child pornography. He was exonerated on all counts.

Saigon - Sai's feud with Prodigy got physical when he punched the Mobb Deep rapper onstage at New York's legendary SOB's. The footage quickly went viral.

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Saigon - Sai's feud with Prodigy got physical when he punched the Mobb Deep rapper onstage at New York's legendary SOB's. The footage quickly went viral.

Old Friends - Snoop Dogg spoke on working with Dr. Dre on an entire album: "What is the possibility of a Dr. Dre-produced album from Snoop Dogg?" Snoop pondered during a sit-down with BET.com. "I'd say about a 90% chance it can happen."

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Snoop Dogg - Interrupting a rapper's performance is never a good idea. A Seattle fan found out the hard way when he jumped onstage and was beaten up by Snoop's entourage. He later sued Snoop, but the Dogfather was cleared of all charges.

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Eve - I think she's dope, honestly. A lot of people, especially since I'm a female, you know how it is with females, a lot of people are like, 'Do you like her?,' and at the end of the day, her music is not for every certain type of female. She caters, I think, to one type of female but at the same time, she's the only person representing for real right now, for females. So, we need that. We need that bond. There's too much testosterone in the game.

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Eve - Footage of Eve having sex with an unidentified man back in 1999, was leaked in 2008.

Maino - The Brooklyn rapper lost his cool when a confrontational fan kept questioning Maino about repping his hood. The concert-goer seemingly grew aggressive, prompting Maino to slap him in the face.

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Maino - Maino punched a disrespectful fan midway through performing his smash hit, "Hi Hater," back in 2008.

Jim Jones - Old footage of Dipset's Jim Jones and Cam'ron running away from a fight at Rucker Park was leaked a while back. Years later, with Freekey Zekey in tow, the Dips fought off hostile fans during a performance.

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Jim Jones - Old footage of Dipset's Jim Jones and Cam'ron running away from a fight at Rucker Park was leaked a while back. Years later, with Freekey Zekey in tow, the Dips fought off hostile fans during a performance.

Kid CuDi - Cudder jumped into the crowd and punched a fan for throwing a wallet on the stage during a show in Vancouver. It turns out he had the wrong guy.

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Kid CuDi - Cudder jumped into the crowd and punched a fan for throwing a wallet on the stage during a show in Vancouver. It turns out he had the wrong guy.

C-Murder - A surveillance video released by Allhiphop.com showed C-Murder attempting to shoot a bouncer and club owner for not allowing him to enter the venue armed. He pled no contest to attempted second degree murder.

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C-Murder - A surveillance video released by Allhiphop.com showed C-Murder attempting to shoot a bouncer and club owner for not allowing him to enter the venue armed. He pled no contest to attempted second degree murder.

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Ray Benzino - In late 2005, Benzino went off on Ozone Magazine editor Julia Beverly during a phone argument, calling her a "pig" and "slut monkey," among other things. Beverly taped the conversation and leaked it online.

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Ray Benzino - In late 2005, Benzino went off on Ozone Magazine editor Julia Beverly during a phone argument, calling her a "pig" and "slut monkey," among other things. Beverly taped the conversation and leaked it online.

Michael Jackson - In one of his most controversial moments, the gloved one dangled his baby out of a window as cameras and photographers looked on back in 2002.

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Michael Jackson - In one of his most controversial moments, the gloved one dangled his baby out of a window as cameras and photographers looked on back in 2002.

Pitbull - Pit doesn't miss a beat. After being heckled by a fan throwing money at him, the Miami rapper helped him on stage, punched him and then continued rapping. The incident ended up on YouTube.

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Pitbull - Pit doesn't miss a beat. After being heckled by a fan throwing money at him, the Miami rapper helped him on stage, punched him and then continued rapping. The incident ended up on YouTube.

Charles Hamilton - In what initially appears to be a playful interview, the Harlem rapper reveals he slept with the woman he's battling on camera. The enraged female then punches Hamilton in the face.

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Charles Hamilton - In what initially appears to be a playful interview, the Harlem rapper reveals he slept with the woman he's battling on camera. The enraged female then punches Hamilton in the face.

Gucci Mane - This old footage of Gucci leaked while he was already incarcerated on a probation violation. In the clip, Gucci tells an unidentified woman, "watch out, this ain't your part of the night" toward the tail end of his performance. The woman refuses to budge and gives Gucci an attitude, prompting him to push her and then punch her in the face.

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Gucci Mane - This old footage of Gucci leaked while he was already incarcerated on a probation violation. In the clip, Gucci tells an unidentified woman, "watch out, this ain't your part of the night" toward the tail end of his performance. The woman refuses to budge and gives Gucci an attitude, prompting him to push her and then punch her in the face.

Kanye West - No stranger to controversy, Yeezy made headlines when a video of him blasting MTV for letting Britney Spears open the 2007 VMAs leaked days after the show. The next year, 'Ye and his friend Don C were caught on tape as they smashed a paparazzo's camera for attempting to snap a few flicks at LAX.

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Kanye West - No stranger to controversy, Yeezy made headlines when a video of him blasting MTV for letting Britney Spears open the 2007 VMAs leaked days after the show. The next year, 'Ye and his friend Don C were caught on tape as they smashed a paparazzo's camera for attempting to snap a few flicks at LAX.