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Singers have got. it. made. Millions of fans, tons of fame, and adoration from everyone. But don't be fooled, some of your favorite artists have felt rejection once or twice.There are a bunch of celebs who have been dropped from record labels, and we've rounded them up here.
Lady Gaga was once dropped by Def Jam Records back in 2005, but that clearly didn't stop her from getting what she wanted! Click through to see which singers have gotten the boot from their recording contracts--->
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You wouldn't think anyone in their right mind would reject Destiny's Child, right?! Well... back before they made girl group and R&B history, Kelly, Michelle, and Beyonce were signed to Elektra Records to record their first album - and then dropped. HUGE mistake!
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You wouldn't believe it, but Katy Perry was dropped from her record label. She was dropped by Columbia Records when she was just starting out - they let her go when she was 80% through with her debut album - what?!
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"Candy Shop" rapper 50 Cent was also dropped from Columbia Records because they thought that his whole "shot nine times" backstory would tarnish his reputation. Big mistake!
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Bruno Mars has felt the burn of rejection once, too! In 2004, the pop legend was dropped by Motown Records - what?!
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Our favorite! In 2007, the Jonas Brothers were dropped from Columbia Records, and then later signed to Disney's Hollywood Record. Clearly, Disney was a good move for the JoBros!
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Glee star Naya Rivera was dropped from Columbia Records after her single "Sorry" fell short and she never completed a full album.
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Before her days on The View, Disney Channel star Raven Symoné had a good thing going, until she was dropped from Hollywood Records because her sales weren't that great at the end of her Disney career.
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British singer Cher Lloyd is apparently/maybe/possibly getting dropped from her record label, Epic Records. Her songs just aren't doing as well in the U.S. since her hit "Want U Back," and her name is gone from the company's website... hmmm?!
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