Chapter 11

See the music stars who have filed for bankruptcy.

Isaac Hayes - Hayes and his wife owed over $6 million in 1976. The couple filed for bankruptcy.

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Isaac Hayes - Hayes and his wife owed over $6 million in 1976. The couple filed for bankruptcy.

LeToya Jackson - When singing didn't pan out as planned, LeToya filed for bankruptcy in 1995.

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LeToya Jackson - When singing didn't pan out as planned, LeToya filed for bankruptcy in 1995.

Marvin Gaye - Marvin filed for bankruptcy in 1976 after a court ruled that the royalties from his upcoming album were to be paid to his ex-wife for alimony. The LP, titled "Here, My Dear," addressed the tumultuous relationship and eventually hit stores in 1978.

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Marvin Gaye - Marvin filed for bankruptcy in 1976 after a court ruled that the royalties from his upcoming album were to be paid to his ex-wife for alimony. The LP, titled "Here, My Dear," addressed the tumultuous relationship and eventually hit stores in 1978.

Tragic Loss - George Clinton, Jr., the son of funk music pioneer George Clinton, was found dead in his apartment in Tallahassee on Monday (2/1). The medical examiner's office says that Clinton Jr. died of natural causes, but they have yet to release any additional information.

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George Clinton - The Parliament Funkadelic frontman filed for bankruptcy in 1985.

Suge Knight - Suge Knight reportedly had $11 in his bank account when he filed for bankruptcy back in 2006. The former Death Row boss was being sued by Lydia Harris for $107 million for allegedly being screwed out of a 50% stake in the label. They eventually settled out of court for $1 million.

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Suge Knight - Suge Knight reportedly had $11 in his bank account when he filed for bankruptcy back in 2006. The former Death Row boss was being sued by Lydia Harris for $107 million for allegedly being screwed out of a 50% stake in the label. They eventually settled out of court for $1 million.

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TLC - TLC barely profited from their monstrous success. After amassing a debt of $3.5 million, the group filed for bankruptcy in 1995, citing poor royalties and a breach of contract by Pebbles Reid, their former manager. Word is some of the debt had to do with Left Eye's insurance payments for burning the house of former boyfriend Andre Rison.

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TLC - TLC barely profited from their monstrous success. After amassing a debt of $3.5 million, the group filed for bankruptcy in 1995, citing poor royalties and a breach of contract by Pebbles Reid, their former manager. Word is some of the debt had to do with Left Eye's insurance payments for burning the house of former boyfriend Andre Rison.

Natalie Cole - The singer reportedly went bankrupt a few months after winning a Grammy for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals.

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Natalie Cole - The singer reportedly went bankrupt a few months after winning a Grammy for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals.

MC Hammer - The rapper was $13.7 million in debt when he filed for bankruptcy back in 1996.

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MC Hammer - The rapper was $13.7 million in debt when he filed for bankruptcy back in 1996.

Toni Braxton - How could Toni be broke with all those hits? The singer charged her financial problems to a bum record deal and mismanagement. Braxton owed $3.9 million and filed for bankruptcy back in 1998. She sold her household possessions, including her two Grammys, to pay off creditors.

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Toni Braxton - How could Toni be broke with all those hits? The singer charged her financial problems to a bum record deal and mismanagement. Braxton owed $3.9 million and filed for bankruptcy back in 1998. She sold her household possessions, including her two Grammys, to pay off creditors.

Ron Isley - Isley reportedly declared bankruptcy and failed to pay taxes several times during a three-year period after the IRS seized cars, a yacht and property back in 1997. His money problems eventually caught up to him when he was sentenced to three years in prison for tax evasion in 2006. He was released earlier this year.

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Ron Isley - Isley reportedly declared bankruptcy and failed to pay taxes several times during a three-year period after the IRS seized cars, a yacht and property back in 1997. His money problems eventually caught up to him when he was sentenced to three years in prison for tax evasion in 2006. He was released earlier this year.

Young Buck - A month after his Nashville home was raided by IRS agents, former G-Unit rapper Young Buck filed for bankruptcy. Filing under Chapter 13 allowed Buck to pay creditors back under a court-approved five-year plan. He'll also be able to reclaim the items the IRS seized once his debt is paid off.

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Young Buck - A month after his Nashville home was raided by IRS agents, former G-Unit rapper Young Buck filed for bankruptcy. Filing under Chapter 13 allowed Buck to pay creditors back under a court-approved five-year plan. He'll also be able to reclaim the items the IRS seized once his debt is paid off.