The Top Thirty Famous Musical Feuds

Who's Feuding Who? There's a strong tradition of musical feuds between rival musicians. Feuds are a marketing tool going back to the depths of time, no doubt wandering troubadours throughout history used them for self-promotion. Fortunately music feuds rarely end with shots fired. Here are some of the more amusing ones of recent years…

# 28

Taylor Swift

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.

# 27

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.

# 26

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.

# 25

The Rolling Stones

1970s Publicized feuds, particularly between Jagger and Richards.

# 24

Dave Grohl

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

# 23

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.

# 22

Aretha Franklin

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

# 21

Biggie Smalls

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

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

# 20

Christna 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.

# 19

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.

# 18

Elton John

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

# 17

Eminem

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

# 16

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.

# 15

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.

# 14

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.

# 13

Ludacris

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.

# 12

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."

# 11

Metallica

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

# 10

Oasis

The ongoing feud between brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher has been one of rock's most publicized rivalries. Punch ups on stage – it’s only Rock & Roll you know!

# 9

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.

# 8

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.

# 7

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.

# 6

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.

# 5

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.

# 4

The Police

Tension and Conflict The band was notorious for internal conflicts and feuds, particularly between Sting and Stewart Copeland, often leading to physical fights during recording sessions.

# 3

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.

# 2

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.

# 1

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.

Long before the internet rival fans could be stirred up to sell records. In the 1960's you had to choose your answer carefully to this question…

Who's the best, the Beatles or the Rolling Stones?

In reality they were friends, John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote "I Wanna Be Your Man" for the Rolling Stones, which was one of their first hits.

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