Still Standing – 10 Celebs Who Overcame Tragedy
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#10. Monica - "Still Standing" is not just the title of Monica's new reality show and album - it also describes her life for the past nine years. The young star was set to conquer the R&B world in 2000, but that was before she witnessed her boyfriend commit suicide. However, she used her own music to work through her depression, and is ready to present herself again to the world not as a teen singing sensation, but as a confident woman, mother, and musician.
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#9. Jennifer Hudson - The Grammy and Academy Award-winning singer suffered tragedy when her family was murdered in Chicago in October of 2008. After taking time off from the spotlight to mourn, Jennifer reemerged to sing a powerful rendition of the National Anthem during the Super Bowl Halftime Show. With tens of millions of viewers watching, Jennifer announced to her fans and to the world that she was still standing.
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#8. Gucci Mane - The rap world has been ready for Gucci's stardom ever since he released the hit single, "Icy," with Young Jeezy back in 2005. It took several battles with the law and a stint in prison to hold his career back. Now, thanks to guest appearances with Mariah Carey and Mario, Gucci is set to release his most highly anticipated album, with a title that reflects all he's been through: "The State vs. Radric Davis."
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#7. Kanye West - Kanye fans know he is still dealing with the sudden death of his mother, but this isn't the first time he's dealt with a difficult situation and emerged, still standing. In October of 2002, Kanye almost died in a car accident and courageously recorded a song about the incident while his mouth was still wired shut. The single, "Through the Wire," became a surprise success and convinced his label to release his debut album.
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#6. Rihanna - Following the formula of her mentor Jay-Z and his wife Beyoncé, Rihanna was determined to keep her romance with Chris Brown a secret. That was shattered in early 2009 as Rihanna's privacy was violated by the LAPD, after her trust was first violated by Chris. With the release of "Russian Roulette," the challenging first single off her upcoming album, Rihanna makes clear that she is still standing; and from now on the focus should be on her tremdous talent, not the tabloid drama.
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