These Musicians Were Terrible People Behind the Scenes

Ike Turner

Tina Turner’s beloved husband wasn’t so beloved behind the scenes. He beat her, raped her, broke her nose, broke her jaw, gave her black eyes, and hurled hot coffee in her face that ended up leaving third-degree burns on her body. When asked about these and more allegations, he wrote “I didn't hit her more than the average guy beats his wife." Sounds like a charmer…

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