Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Some of music's biggest stars have been silenced by the very labels meant to support them. Join us as we count down our picks for the artists who were blocked from releasing their music! From legal battles to shelved albums and exploitative contracts, these stories prove the music industry can be ruthless. Which artist's story shocked you the most? Let us know in the comments! Our countdown includes Prince's legendary standoff with Warner Bros., Kesha's heartbreaking legal battle against Dr. Luke and Kemosabe Records, JoJo's decade-long contract nightmare with Blackground Records, Frank Ocean's brilliant bait-and-switch escape from Def Jam, and Zayn Malik publicly calling out RCA Records, and more!
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#Prince #Kesha #TheBeatles #JoJo #ZaynMalik #FrankOcean #GwenStefani #Tinashe #MIA #Music
Some of music's biggest stars have been silenced by the very labels meant to support them. Join us as we count down our picks for the artists who were blocked from releasing their music! From legal battles to shelved albums and exploitative contracts, these stories prove the music industry can be ruthless. Which artist's story shocked you the most? Let us know in the comments! Our countdown includes Prince's legendary standoff with Warner Bros., Kesha's heartbreaking legal battle against Dr. Luke and Kemosabe Records, JoJo's decade-long contract nightmare with Blackground Records, Frank Ocean's brilliant bait-and-switch escape from Def Jam, and Zayn Malik publicly calling out RCA Records, and more!
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MsMojo is a leading producer of queen-sized lists and thought-provoking essays on Film, TV, Celebrity, Music, & more. Your trusted authority for ranking and analyzing Pop Culture.
#Prince #Kesha #TheBeatles #JoJo #ZaynMalik #FrankOcean #GwenStefani #Tinashe #MIA #Music
