Music Stars On Trial

Shocking court cases that captivated the music world.

OJ Simpson Trial\r - On this day 16 years ago, OJ Simpson was infamously acquitted of charges of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson. Though he was able to avoid jail time after the controversial decision, Simpson’s public image changed dramatically the moment he was accused of the murder. Many musicians have experienced the same, or worse, in the past and had their reputation or freedom affected by high-profile trials. We look back at some notable musicians who survived shocking court cases that rocked the music world.\r \r(Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
Tupac - Pac spent much of 1994 fighting for his freedom while on trial for sexual abuse. The night before his verdict was to be delivered, the rapper was shot five times and then robbed in Manhattan’s Quad Recording studio.
/content/dam/betcom/images/2011/03/Celebs/0311-celeb-cake-c-murder.jpgMystikal\r - The “Shake it Fast” rapper's promising career was cut short in 2003 after he plead guilty to sexual battery and extortion. He was released in 2010 and is now a registered sex offender.\r \r (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Next Gallery

Black Stars Who Slayed at the 97th Academy Awards

14 Photos

1 / 17

OJ Simpson Trial\r - On this day 16 years ago, OJ Simpson was infamously acquitted of charges of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson. Though he was able to avoid jail time after the controversial decision, Simpson’s public image changed dramatically the moment he was accused of the murder. Many musicians have experienced the same, or worse, in the past and had their reputation or freedom affected by high-profile trials. We look back at some notable musicians who survived shocking court cases that rocked the music world.\r \r(Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

ADVERTISEMENT