In 2022, a number of celebrities faced public scandals and controversies. Will Smith was banned from attending the Oscars for 10 years after he slapped Chris Rock at the ceremony.

Joe Rogan faced criticism for his controversial statements, leading some musicians to remove their discographies.

French soccer player Karim Benzema was filmed mistreating his cat and received backlash for it.

DaBaby and his crew were filmed fighting with Brandon Curiel, the brother of his ex-girlfriend DaniLeigh, in a bowling alley. Ned Fulmer admitted to having a “consensual workplace relationship”, while Ne-Yo's wife Crystal Renay accused him of “8 years of lies and deception”.

R&B singer Tory Lanez was accused of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in August 2020, while Singaporean YouTuber Amos Yee pleaded guilty to charges of making payment offers for underage sex.

Kanye West faced multiple controversies throughout the year, including antisemitic comments which destroyed business deals he was involved in such as a partnership with Adidas, and posting an image of a swastika inside a Star of David on Twitter which resulted in his suspension from the platform by Elon Musk.