Although famous celebrities try to keep much of their private lives away from public view, certain situations somehow get loads of unwanted attention. One of the ugliest instances slamming celebrity men in various fields of entertainment and public life is domestic violence.
Domestic violence news has sprung up in recent weeks, and several comments about boxer Floyd Mayweather‘s issues on that front came ahead of his match with Manny Pacquiao last weekend. Several beloved actors and athletes alike have been in trouble with the law over abusing their spouse or loved ones and a most astonishing rate.
Hip-Hop Wired takes a look at 15 celebrity men accused of domestic violence.
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Terrence Howard
Actor Terrence Howard is in the midst of an ugly divorce with ex-wife Michelle Ghent, who has accused him of repeated charges of domestic violence.
Floyd Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather has been dogged by domestic violence charges over the course of his career.
Chris Brown
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Much has been made about Chris Brown’s run-in with Rihanna in 2009, even though they’ve (mostly) patched it up it seems.
Mel Gibson
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Although Mel Gibson’s charge was vacated in 2014, his public 2011 spat with his ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva was one of the ages.
Dennis Rodman
Dennis Rodman and ex-wife Carmen Electra both charged each other with domestic issues in 1999, and the former NBA star was accused by an ex-girlfriend of assault in 2008.
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James Brown
The Late Godfather of Soul James Brown was arrested in 2008 on domestic charges. His daughter alleged in a biography that he beat her mother as well.
Chad Johnson
The former Mr. Ochocinco and the domestic issues with ex-wife Evelyn Lozada haven’t been kind to the football player’s career or legacy.
Vanilla Ice
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Beyond struggle raps, Vanilla Ice was bagged a couple of times for issues with his wife back in 2008.
Don Cornelius
Soul Train’s Don Cornelius was knocked for felony DV against his wife in 2008.
Jason Kidd
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Jason Kidd has kept his nose clean after charges from ex-wife Joumana Kidd sparked off in 2001.
Stevie J
Stevie J has been accused of violence by fellow reality TV star wife Joseline Hernandez.
Tone-Loc
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The “Wild Thing” rapper admitted to gun and abuse charges in 2011.
Columbus Short
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The former Scandal actor lost a cushy gig after several run-ins with the law.
Warren Sapp
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2010 wasn’t a good year for the former NFL star and analyst.
Ray Rice
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Ray Rice’s football career was derailed after he was caught on video striking his wife and dragging her through a hotel.
