The Top 10 Nastiest Breakups In Hip-Hop

If Hip-Hop were high school, then the personal relationships of some of its biggest names would make for some interesting cafeteria chatter. Unlike regular people, when relationships in Hip-Hop fall apart the whole world gets a front row seat to the dysfunction. Whether it be marriage, relationship, or business deals gone bad, things can get messy when splitting from your partner. Peep our list of the nastiest break-ups in the game.

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Kanye West & Amber Rose

For two years of “teaching,” Amber Rose was Yeezy’s muse, but when they split, all hell broke loose. Ye called her a gold digger and a fame Slore, while Rose slammed him for cheating with Kim Kardashian.

Joe Budden & Esther Baxter

Joe Budden has a reputation for not taking break-ups well, so when he blasted Esther Baxter for cheating it wasn’t too surprising. Baxter shot back by accusing him of physical abuse and “killing” their unborn child.

The fact that Kelis filed for divorce from Nas while she was still pregnant with their son proved that something shady was going on. Aside from cheating allegations on both sides, Nas’ pockets took a hit when he was ordered to pay Kelis alimony, child support, and cover her legal bills.

Chris Brown and Rihanna had an Ike & Tina Turner moment, when their domestic altercation made news in 2009. After three years–and a newly lifted protective order– rumor has it that they’re getting back together.

The Hip-Hop world was scratching its head when 50 Cent started dating actress Vivica Fox in 2003. The couple split after (allegedly) dating for a year, but not before 50 through a few jabs Auntie Viv’s way.

Between his drug addiction, numerous arrests, and infidelity, it’s a wonder DMX’s wife, Tashera, stayed so long. Tashera aired out X’s dirty laundry in a tell-all book, but these lovebirds are set to work out their problems on reality TV this spring.

Funkmaster Flex and Monica Joseph-Taylor were quietly married for nearly 20 years until an alleged domestic assault ruined everything. Flex was arrested and denied putting hands on his ex-wife, but the two still called it quits soon after.

Common and Erykah Badu’s break-up was as surprising as their union. The aftermath left Common– and his crochet ponchos– heartbroken while Badu moved on and had a child with another man, Jay Electronica.

For as long as he’s been a force in Hip-Hop, Eminem has been slamming his ex-wife, Kim Mathers. He’s lyrically plotted her murder, only to marry and divorce her twice, and as of 2006 their relationship is officially over.

Fat Joe’s wife, Lorena Cartagena, had enough of his alleged cheating and is planning to file for divorce any minute now. The newly slimmed down Terror Squad frontman was allegedly busted cheating with a 26-year-old jump off from Dubai.

Jay-Z & Dame Dash — When Jay-Z said he was a “business, man,” he meant it. He and Roc-A-Fella co-founder Damon Dash severed professional ties in 2005 and the possibility of a reconciliation doesn’t appear to be on the horizon.