14 Celebrities Accused Of Steroid Use

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Tuesday, cyclist Lance Armstrong told the BBC that if faced with the decision to use performing enhancing drugs again, he would do so. It was a bold claim from a man who was stripped of seven Tour de France titles for doping.

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But while Lance is on record for moving that dope like he was Future, things are somewhat less certain for these celebrities accused of steroid use. Who do you think is actually guilty?

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50 Cent

50 Cent has been on swole since his recovery from a May, 2000 shooting in Queens. He’s detailed his disciplined diet and workout regimen, but was one of a handful of celebs named in a 2008 probe by Albany County District Attorney David Soares.

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Dr. Dre

There have been rumors of The Aftermath Doctor going to see the bodybuilding doctor since he morphed from a pudgy pothead on The Chronic to the ripped guy who made a billion off of headphones.

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Shawne Merriman

It’s been “lights out” for linebacker Merriman after a 2006 suspension for performance enhancing drugs. He denied they were steroids, put up big numbers in 2007, then only posted six more sacks for the rest of his five years in the league.

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Sammy Sosa

In case you hadn’t noticed, Sosa allegedly made other modifications to his body besides performance-enhancing drugs.

The Rock

Dwayne Johnson went from a fairly hefty football player, to a cut-up pro wrestler, to a hulking actor for his role in 2013’s Pain & Gain. His transformation sparked ‘roid rumors, but The Rock said his weight gain was all-natural.

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Barry Bonds

After 762 home runs, the feds couldn’t prove Barry Bonds’ abnormal muscle gain and hitting power in his forties was the result of performing enhancement drugs. Bonds ended up getting sentenced for obstruction of justice in the BALCO trial, but that’s about it.

Nelly

Both an ex-manager and Floyd Mayweather Jr. accused Nelly of juicing after the GRAMMY-winning rapper went from slim to diesel. Naturally, Nelly clapped back during an appearance on ESPN’s Highly Questionable by saying, “It’s kinda hard talking to a guy who hasn’t graduated from high school.”

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Marion Jones

You can argue that the BALCO scandal didn’t hit any celeb as hard as Marion Jones. In 2007, she pleaded guilty to two counts of lying to federal agents about juicing up for the 2000 Olympics. The following year, Jones was stripped of her medals and sentenced to six months in prison, two years of probation and community service.

Dwyane Wade

When D-Wade split from his former business partners Richard von Houtman and Mark Rodberg, Houtman told the Miami New Times that wade bought Deca-Durabolin from him at least twice. Of course, Houtman had zero proof.

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Alex Rodriguez

Despite admitting to using steroids on two separate occasions and being suspended 162 games, the Yankees still owe A-Rod $61 million over the next three seasons. God bless America.

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Serena Williams

There have been no formal accusations against Serena, just mostly a bunch of jealous blog talk. But hey, the woman is ripped.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger

It’s hard to call it a rumor, since Arnold Schwarzenegger admitted to using anabolic steroids back in 1977 when they were still legal. Two media outlets that insinuated Schwarzenegger would have health problems due to alleged continued use have successfully been sued for libel.

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Sylvester Stallone

In 2007, Sly Stallone got knocked for trying to import human growth hormone into Australia. Case closed.

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Lance Armstrong

Can you really fault a guy with testicular cancer for using steroids? Yeah. After his drug tests came back negative and a mountain of evidence was amassed, Lance Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France victories.