The Top Thirty Famous Musical Feuds

# 30

Mariah Carey

Feud with Eminem Mariah had a public feud with rapper Eminem, who claimed they had a relationship, which Mariah denied. This feud inspired Eminem's song "The Warning" and Mariah's song "Obsessed."

# 29

Paul Simon

Feud with Art Garfunkel Simon & Garfunkel's relationship has been marked by tension and disagreements, leading to multiple breakups and reunions over the years.

# 28

Run-DMC

Feuds Run-D.M.C. had a notable rivalry with another legendary hip-hop group, the Beastie Boys, during the 1980s. The feud was mostly competitive and highlighted the vibrant hip-hop scene of the era.

# 27

50 Cent

Feud with Ja Rule One of the most notorious feuds in hip-hop, it included diss tracks, public confrontations, and a lasting impact on both artists' careers.

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Feud with Bill O'Reilly Ludacris had a well-publicized feud with conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly, which led to Pepsi dropping Ludacris from their advertising campaign. This incident increased his visibility and arguably contributed to his rise in popularity.

# 25

Pantera

Breakup and Feuds Pantera's breakup was marked by public feuds, especially between Phil Anselmo and the Abbott brothers, which played out in the media.

# 24

Metallica

Feuds and Tensions The band has had several internal conflicts, including tensions between James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich.

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Katy Perry

Feud with Taylor Swift Perry and Taylor Swift were reportedly in a feud that lasted several years, primarily over backup dancers. The feud seemingly ended in 2018 when Perry sent Swift an olive branch as a peace offering.

# 22

Pink

Feud with Christina Aguilera There was a well-publicized feud with Christina Aguilera around the time of "Lady Marmalade” though the two have since reconciled.

# 21

Christina Aguilera

Feuds and Rivalries Aguilera's career has seen public feuds with other pop stars, most notably with Britney Spears, although the two have reconciled over the years.

# 20

Liam Gallagher

Offstage, Liam was known for his combative personality and colorful antics. His tumultuous relationships, feuds with fellow musicians, and penchant for partying made headlines, earning him a reputation as a rock 'n' roll bad boy.

# 19

Aretha Franklin

Feud with Dionne Warwick There was a public feud with Dionne Warwick over comments Warwick made at Whitney Houston's funeral.

# 18

Dave Grohl

Feud with Courtney Love There has been well-publicized tension between Grohl and Courtney Love (Kurt Cobain’s wife) over the years.

# 17

Kanye West

Taylor Swift Incident At the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, West interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech, claiming Beyonce had the best video of all time. This incident sparked significant controversy, a feud, and media attention.

# 16

Drake

Feuds Drake has had public feuds with several artists, including Meek Mill, Pusha T, and Kanye West. These feuds often played out through diss tracks and social media exchanges.

# 15

Elton John

Feuds Known for his outspoken nature, Elton John has had public feuds with several celebrities, including Madonna and Billy Joel.

# 14

Biggie Smalls

1996~The East Coast-West Coast hip-hop rivalry intensified, with Biggie and Tupac Shakur often at the center of the feud.

East Coast-West Coast Feud Biggie was embroiled in a highly publicized feud with Tupac Shakur, which many believe contributed to both of their untimely deaths.

# 13

Jay-Z

Feud with Nas Jay-Z had a well-documented feud with fellow rapper Nas, which resulted in several diss tracks from both sides before they reconciled.

# 12

Noel Gallagher

In 2009, Oasis disbanded following a feud between Noel and his brother, Liam Gallagher. Noel went on to form his own band, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, releasing a string of successful albums including their self-titled debut in 2011 and "Chasing Yesterday" in 2015.

# 11

Eminem

Feuds Known for his feuds with other artists, including Mariah Carey, Machine Gun Kelly, and his own mother, Debbie Mathers.

# 10

Snoop Dogg

Feuds Snoop has been involved in several high-profile feuds, most notably with East Coast rapper Tupac Shakur during the height of the East Coast-West Coast rivalry.

# 9

Tupac Shakur

Legal Troubles - Tupac was convicted of sexual assault and sentenced to prison. During this time, he was also shot five times in a New York recording studio, an incident that fueled the East Coast-West Coast rap feud.

East Coast-West Coast Feud Tupac's rivalry with The Notorious B.I.G. (Biggie Smalls) is one of the most infamous feuds in hip-hop history. It was characterized by diss tracks, public insults, and escalating tensions that many believe contributed to both rappers' deaths.

# 8

Miles Davis

Feuds Known for his sometimes prickly personality, Davis had public feuds with fellow musicians and critics.

# 7

Van Halen

David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar Feud The band's history was marked by public feuds between David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar.

# 6

Pink Floyd

Conceptual Feuds The creative tensions between Waters and Gilmour are well-documented, particularly during the production of "The Wall” leading to a working environment filled with conflict.

# 5

Dr Dre

Legal Issues and Feuds Dr. Dre's career has been marked by legal issues, including disputes with former bandmates and accusations of violence. Notably, his fallout with Eazy-E and Death Row Records was highly publicized.

# 4

Taylor Swift

Swift continued to evolve with "Reputation" (2017), an album addressing media scrutiny and personal feuds. In 2019, she released "Lover," which showcased a lighter, more romantic side, with hits like "Lover" and "You Need to Calm Down."

Feud with Katy Perry Katy and Taylor were reportedly in a feud that lasted several years, primarily over backup dancers. The feud seemingly ended in 2018 when Perry sent Swift an olive branch as a peace offering.

Swift's personal life, particularly her relationships, has been a frequent topic in the media. Her high-profile relationships with celebrities like Joe Jonas, Taylor Lautner, John Mayer, Harry Styles, and Calvin Harris have often inspired her music. Swift is also known for her strong stance on artist rights and her feud with music executive Scooter Braun over the ownership of her master recordings.

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