Rappers Who Haven't Figured Out They Aren't Famous Anymore

Mystikal (real name Michael Lawrence Tyler), was well on his way to being one of the most recognized rappers of our time in the late '90s and early 2000s. According to Billboard, his fourth album, Let's Get Ready, sold 2.2 million copies, and he also moved bodies with hits "Danger (Been So Long)" and "Shake

Mystikal (real name Michael Lawrence Tyler), was well on his way to being one of the most recognized rappers of our time in the late '90s and early 2000s. According to Billboard, his fourth album, Let's Get Ready, sold 2.2 million copies, and he also moved bodies with hits "Danger (Been So Long)" and "Shake Ya A**." But Mystikal's steamy career came to a grinding halt in 2004 when he was sentenced to six years in prison for sexual battery, per MTV News. In 2012, he faced another 81 days in jail for violating his probation with a misdemeanor domestic battery charge, according to MTV News.

"Disappointed isn't the word for it — ashamed," he told Billboard, addressing his second trip behind bars. "I can tell myself all kinds of things, I can sit there and mope, or I can get out and thank those fans the way I'm supposed to, the way they deserve to be thanked."

Alas, when he attempted to release new music, few people cared. Fast forward to 2017, and Mystikal is once again facing legal trouble, this time charged with first-degree rape. According to TMZ, the rapper turned himself in to Louisiana authorities after a woman claimed she was assaulted by him at a casino in 2016. At the time of publication, he was being held on $2 million bond. In 2022, a jury indicted Mystikal on first-degree rape charges in connection with the alleged incident, per NBC News. 

If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. Visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN's National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic abuse, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233. You can also find more information, resources, and support at their website.

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