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9 Musicians Who Were Shockingly Dropped From Their Record Labels

August 3, 2016 by Keren Leshem
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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!

[Photo: Photo Image Press / Splash News]

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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?!

[Photo: @Parisa / Splash News]

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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!

[Photo: Fortunata / Splash News]

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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?!

[Photo: Splash News]

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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.

[Photo: Image Press / Splash News]

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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.

[Photo: Efren Landaos/Press Line/Splash]

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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?!

[Photo: Xavier Collin/Image Press/Splash]

 

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Kelly Ripa, Sarah Paulson, and Anna Wintour at a celebrity event.
Selena Gomez at the 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Demi Moore at the premiere of 'Fatherland' film.
Jada Pinkett Smith and Debbie Allen at Performing Arts Center event.
Kim Kardashian at the 4th Annual Academy Museum Gala.
Ex-Prince Andrew attending a state funeral.
Kylie Jenner at The Metropolitan Museum of Arts Costume Institute Benefit.
Kate Middleton visiting cancer patients in a hospital.
Angelina Jolie at the 'Eternals' AFI Fest premiere.
Michelle Obama and La La Anthony discussing new book on stage.
Unnamed celebrity at a public event.
DJ Khaled at the Big 12 Championship Game.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at a public appearance.
King Charles and Prince Harry during a royal event.
Jennifer Lawrence at the 35th Edition of The Gotham Film Awards.
Miley Cyrus at the 37th Annual Palm Springs Film Festival Awards.
King Charles and Prince Harry interacting at a public function.
Kai Trump speaking with reporters in a clubhouse setting.
Erika Kirk speaking at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest event.
Image from Fast CDN Site