10 Artists Who Quit Music (LIST)

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Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy quit music after struggling to adjust to the scrutiny of fame and fans disagreeing with his dramatic weight loss. He's reportedly still working on new music, but stepping away from the limelight.

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Justin Bieber's manager Scooter Braun revealed the 18-year-old singer was contemplating quitting music after being accused of fathering a child with a fan. 

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The scandal swept the nation, and Justin began to feel overwhelmed. From the constant screaming fans, to constant pressure, Justin was starting to miss the simple things in life, like going to the mall and being a normal teenager. 

Eventually, Justin pulled it together and decided to keep his head up high and continue making great music. 

Justin isn't the only artist that's considered throwing in the towel in the recent years. Nicki Minaj, Waka Flocka, and Nelly Furtado have all thought about quitting music. 

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Unlike Justin and Nicki, some of our favorite artists have actually gone through with their plan and quit their musical careers. Some quit permanently, while some can't seem to quit for good. 

GlobalGrind rounded up 10 artists who all quit music - at least once. 

Check them all out in the gallery above!