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Paul McCartney and John Lennon didn't always get along.GAB Archive/Redferns/Getty Images
Some of the most iconic feuds of all time are between musicians, and even bandmates.
Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher of Oasis simply couldn't make it work together.
Taylor Swift and Katy Perry semi-recently squashed their long-running beef with an appearance in a music video.
In the world of music and musicians, emotions are almost always running high, as writing and performing music is one of the most personal and vulnerable things you can do.
These 15 feuds between musicians sometimes end happily — and some end tragically.
Keep scrolling to learn more about these long-running beefs, from Kanye West and Taylor Swift to Axl Rose and Slash.
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The beef between Taylor Swift and Kanye West began in 2009, and it truly shows no signs of slowing down.
Kanye West and Taylor Swift.
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John Lennon and Paul McCartney are one of the most prolific songwriting duos of all time, but that doesn't mean they always got along.
Paul McCartney and John Lennon.
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Taylor Swift and Katy Perry have dissed each other over the years, but they reconciled last summer.
Katy Perry and Taylor Swift.
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The feud between Lil' Kim and Foxy Brown resulted in jail time.
Lil' Kim and Foxy Brown.
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The Gallagher brothers (Liam and Noel) broke up Oasis because they couldn't get along.
The Gallaghers.
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The rap battles between Drake and Pusha T resulted in the public revelation that Drake had a son, Adonis.
Pusha T and Drake.
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When Zayn Malik left One Direction, it wasn't amicably.
One Direction.
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Many accused Lady Gaga of ripping Madonna off ... including the Queen of Pop herself.
Lady Gaga and Madonna.
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Tupac and Biggie traded barbs before their deaths.
The Notorious BIG and Tupac.
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Elton John and Madonna are the dictionary definition of "frenemies."
Elton John and Madonna.
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Frank Sinatra once said he'd like to kick Sinead O'Connor in the behind, to put it mildly.
Frank Sinatra and Sinead O'Connor.
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When the Chicks (formerly known as the Dixie Chicks) insulted President George Bush, the entire country music establishment turned on them.
Local country radio personality K. C. Daniels has been tossing darts at a poster of the Dixie Chicks.
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Nicki Minaj and Cardi B famously got into a physical altercation at New York Fashion Week.
Nicki Minaj and Cardi B.
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Guns N' Roses members Axl Rose and Slash famously do not get along.
Axl Rose and Slash.
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Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey reportedly couldn't stand to be around each other on the set of "American Idol."
Mariah Carey, Keith Urban, and Nicki Minaj.
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