Major controversies and scandals were in the news and discussed in public this year. The controversies happened in every sector from entertainment to politics. In this article, we will list the major controversies that happened this year.
Top 2024 Controversies & Scandals
Sean Combs’ allegation of hosting freak parties
Sean Diddy Combs has faced allegations of hosting freak-off parties. These parties are often aligned with illegal activities. Some women have come forward and said that the rapper organized and participated in such parties. These parties often include drug use, sexual assault, and other illegal activities. These allegations against the rapper got public attention. The issue brought attention to the treatment of women in the entertainment industry.
Allegation on Kayne West
The celebrity rapper Kanye West has made several anti-semitic statements this year. These statements grabbed the public attention. He made conspiracy theories about the Jewish people. His statement resulted in the social media account suspension. The statements made by him also resulted in the termination of the contracts with major companies like Adidas.
Bidens immigration policies
Biden’s immigration policies led to several controversies in the United States. He was criticized for the way he handled border security and enforcement measures. The critics have said that Biden’s policies did not have adequate measures to stop illegal crossing of immigrants at the borders. The administration of Biden was not consistent in the steps taken to stop illegal immigrants. There were several issues regarding the immigration policy of Biden. These include overcrowded detention centers and the worst conditions of border facilities.
Gender pay disputes of Hollywood
Another major controversy in the year 2024 was in the entertainment industry. The Hollywood movie industry had issues like gender pay disputes. The problem of not having gender equality and the discrimination of gender led to gender pay disputes in Hollywood. Hollywood still has issues with equal payments. Female artists are not getting wages like male artists. Reports state that top male actors earn higher incomes compared to female actors. The inequality in payment persists in movies, television, and streaming platforms. The persistent issue in Hollywood is that women earn lower wages than men for the same work.
Legal cases against Donald Trump
There are several cases against the US president-elect Donald Trump. These include an attempt to overturn the last election results. Many legal proceedings were against Donald Trump stating that he tried to interfere in the 2020 US presidential election results. The actions include pressuring the state officials to change vote counts and his efforts to bring down the legitimacy of the election process. There are other cases against Trump. Another legal proceeding he faces is for his fraudulent business practices. He tried to overestimate the value of his properties and assets to get a sufficient amount of loan and interest rates.
Controversy based on the comeback of Katy Perry
The celebrity singer Katy Perry has faced controversy this year. Dr. Luke, who was accused of abusing pop star Kesha in 2014, produced her song Women World. Critics have said that the message in her songs does not align with her actions. She was criticized as she worked with a controversial person. She also faced other controversies as her shoot affected the environment of the Balearic Islands. Several persons and environmental groups criticized her as her shot affected the sensitive dunes in the islands.
Ezra Miller’s legal issues
The actor Ezra Miller’s disorderly conduct and allegations of assault legal issues are ongoing. However, despite the controversies and legal proceedings, the actor has many ongoing film projects. Critics say that the movie industry’s attitude towards Miller shows how much the industry considers the allegations and misconduct.
The 2024 presidential election disputes
There were many controversies surfaced alongside the US presidential elections. Throughout the election, there were many allegations of voter fraud. There were also concerns about the mail-in voting system. The use of mail-in voting increased after the COVID-19 pandemic. Critics have questioned the security of the mail in voting systems. There were many public protests after the election process. Public protests in different cities which had supporters from both candidates saying that the election had been stolen. There were also various legal battles and court challenges after the US presidential elections.
Pardon given to Hunter Biden
President Joe Biden had to face controversy as he decided to pardon his son Hunter Biden. Hunter Biden is the son of Joe Biden. Hunter Biden was under investigation for various charges against him. Opposition parties criticized his decision but Joe Biden got support from the administration. The administration said that the decision was legal. Supporters argued that Hunter Biden had endured many public and private consequences for his actions, justifying a pardon.
Controversy on the Privacy of Meta-User Data
Meta has faced controversy as there were issues related to the privacy of user data. The company was under controversy for the improper handling of the user data. There was a data breach that involved user data of millions. The company also faced criticism for using personal data for targeted advertising.
Conclusion
The controversies and scandals in the year 2024 had an impact on American society. The controversies have exposed celebrities in the entertainment sector and the major political figures. In this article, we have discussed the major controversies and scandals that emerged in 2024.
