In 1957, musician Jerry Lee Lewis married 13-year-old Myra Brown, causing public outrage and damaging his career. Despite facing criticism, the couple remained together until their divorce in 1970, with Brown accusing Lewis of adultery and abuse. After the divorce, Brown remarried twice and currently lives as a real estate agent in Duluth, Florida. She has written two books about her relationship with Lewis and maintains contact with him through their daughter. Lewis's controversial marriage to Brown continues to be a defining aspect of their lives.
Russell Simmons, co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, has faced numerous controversies, allegations of abuse and sexual assault, and a bitter divorce from Kimora Lee Simmons. The couple's scandalous marriage began when Kimora was just 17 and Russell was 35, and it was plagued by infidelity and Russell's womanizing reputation. Despite their rocky relationship, they got married in 1998 and had two daughters together. However, the marriage ended in 2006, and they became embroiled in a legal battle years later. Russell has also faced multiple allegations of sexual assault, which he vehemently denies. Recently, he engaged in a social media feud with his daughters.
Kanye West reportedly broke down and took his eldest daughter, North, on a holiday without his wife, Bianca Censori, after North expressed a desire to live a simpler life with her father. This came after Kim Kardashian revealed on their reality show that North cried about not having an apartment like her father. Kanye felt upset and decided to spend quality time with North in Dubai and Saudi Arabia. Bianca was not invited on the trip, and it is believed that Kim's comments about North's desires irked her. Concerns have been raised about Bianca's relationship with Kanye, with friends staging an intervention and expressing worries about his controlling behavior.