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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#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.

#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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#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.

Gucci Mane - Gucci Mane will release "The State Vs. Radric Davis" on December 8 via Asylum Records.

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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."

#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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#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.

#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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#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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#5. Michael Vick - Known as one of the most uniquely skilled quarterbacks in football, Vick was the star of the Atlanta Falcons and loved by millions of fans. That all changed after he was jailed for being involved in a dogfighting ring. Now released from prison, Vick is putting his life back together with the help of his spiritual mentor. He signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, has a reality show coming to BET in 2010, and is eager to show the world that he is reformed and still standing.

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#5. Michael Vick - Known as one of the most uniquely skilled quarterbacks in football, Vick was the star of the Atlanta Falcons and loved by millions of fans. That all changed after he was jailed for being involved in a dogfighting ring. Now released from prison, Vick is putting his life back together with the help of his spiritual mentor. He signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, has a reality show coming to BET in 2010, and is eager to show the world that he is reformed and still standing.

#4. Kobe Bryant - The first half of Kobe's career was charmed - he won three NBA championships and the slam dunk contest as a rookie. The second half was more challenging. He was blamed for driving away teammate Shaquille O'Neal, and was also charged with rape. Kobe was cleared of the charges, but spent years dealing with the stigma of being considered a selfish player. However, Kobe is still standing, and not only did his Lakers team win the championship last season, they are the early favorite to win again.

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#4. Kobe Bryant - The first half of Kobe's career was charmed - he won three NBA championships and the slam dunk contest as a rookie. The second half was more challenging. He was blamed for driving away teammate Shaquille O'Neal, and was also charged with rape. Kobe was cleared of the charges, but spent years dealing with the stigma of being considered a selfish player. However, Kobe is still standing, and not only did his Lakers team win the championship last season, they are the early favorite to win again.

#3. Rocsi - The gorgeous "106 & Park" host shocked the world with her confession that she struggles with her body image. She dealt with anorexia as a teenage cheerleader, and is still overcoming doubts about whether her ears are pretty enough for TV. Rocsi shared her emotional story on a special episode of "106," inspiring viewers to believe that if she is still standing, they can be too.

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#3. Rocsi - The gorgeous "106 & Park" host shocked the world with her confession that she struggles with her body image. She dealt with anorexia as a teenage cheerleader, and is still overcoming doubts about whether her ears are pretty enough for TV. Rocsi shared her emotional story on a special episode of "106," inspiring viewers to believe that if she is still standing, they can be too.

#2. Rick Ross - Not many rappers have survived an extended battle with 50 Cent, but Rick Ross is one of the few who can claim he went head-to-head with the G-Unit general and is still standing. Ross fired the opening shot at 50 in a street single off his album, "Deeper Than Rap." Later, the album debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts, earning Ross a win in the only stat that matters in a music battle: record sales.

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#2. Rick Ross - Not many rappers have survived an extended battle with 50 Cent, but Rick Ross is one of the few who can claim he went head-to-head with the G-Unit general and is still standing. Ross fired the opening shot at 50 in a street single off his album, "Deeper Than Rap." Later, the album debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts, earning Ross a win in the only stat that matters in a music battle: record sales.

#1. Snoop Dogg - It's a forgotten episode to many fans, but in 1996 Snoop fought murder charges while he was still only one album deep into his career. Snoop wisely did not accept a plea deal, and the jury concluded that he was not responsible for the death of the victim. Snoop is still standing, and will debut a new music video for his fans on “106 & Park.” Tune in Friday at 6PM/5C.

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#1. Snoop Dogg - It's a forgotten episode to many fans, but in 1996 Snoop fought murder charges while he was still only one album deep into his career. Snoop wisely did not accept a plea deal, and the jury concluded that he was not responsible for the death of the victim. Snoop is still standing, and will debut a new music video for his fans on “106 & Park.” Tune in Friday at 6PM/5C.