Michael Jackson, Singer
Jackson had a splendid voice, and that is what undoubtedly made him the king of pop. As he was garnering fame at an astronomical rate, in the summer of 1993, he was accused of child abuse by a 13-year-old boy by the name Jordan Chandler. Jackson began taking drugs during this time to combat the pressure of the allegations and by the fall of 1993, Jackson was heavily addicted to drugs. After a long court battle, Jackson agreed for an out of court settlement in the Jordan case for settlement money of 22 million dollars. This was also the time when Michael got married. Due to his habits and declining popularity, he and his wife separated in 1996. Years later, Jackson was arrested for child abuse and counts of administering intoxicants in 2003. All of this collectively affected his image and popularity.
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