Celebrities accused of lewd conduct on stage

Celebrities accused of lewd conduct on stage

The Doors lead singer Jim Morrison was convicted of indecent exposure in 1969. However, his name was cleared after death. Since his arrest, other artists have followed in his raunchy footsteps. Whether it be obscene lyrics or gestures more suited for the 18-and-over crowd, these entertainers found themselves in hot water after getting a little too frisky on stage.

2 Live Crew
In 1990, the Miami rappers were arrested after a concert in which they performed songs from their R-rated album.

Adam Lambert
American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert made a shocking debut at the American Music Awards.

Madonna
In 1990, the pop queen caused a worldwide buzz over her sexually revved-up performance mixed with religious symbols of this hit song.

Rihanna
The singer is no stranger to controversial lyrics, but her performance of a hit song at the Echo Music Awards had some in the media asking if she had gone too far.

Mel B
The scary singer of the Spice Girls outraged fans after a solo performance at this London Arena.

Akon
The smooth-sounding R&B singer came under fire after causing a scene with a teen fan who was the daughter of a religious dignitary.

Bobby Brown
The former New Edition star has had his fair share of arrests, but it was a 1989 on-stage incident that got him arrested during a show.

Billie Joe Armstrong
The Green Day rocker found himself in the custody of Milwaukee police after an unbecoming action during a concert.

Wendy O. Williams
The shock-rock queen of this punk-rock band had a long career of controversy, beginning with an incident that involved a sledgehammer.

Source: Special