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Another Year, Another Battle: Celebrity Rivalries

Judging from the anecdotes in the tabloids, tell-all interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories, Hollywood is no stranger to drama. It only makes sense, though; I mean, with so many beautiful and talented people in one industry, jealousy and rivalry seem to be part of the package. While some rumors are just speculation to create drama, sometimes the stories are real.

Princess Diana and Prince Charles / 2Pac and Suge Knight / Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson / LL Cool J and Jamie Fox

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When two celebrities fight, the public tends to pick a side and stand by their idol. Sometimes musicians diss each other in their music, talk smack in interviews, fight on set, and backstab each other, but it’s usually all petty. You know, Hollywood problems. Unfortunately, a rivalry in the hip-hop industry turned violent and deathly. We’ll get into all that. From family disputes to professional disagreements, check out the most legendary celebrity rivalries from every year, starting from the mid-‘80s.