I have had this discussion numerous times. For an artist to become legendary is it a must that they have endured some type of hardship or scandal? Is it the scandal that transcends an artist to an iconic or legendary status? Please discuss and do remember that most of our current legends and icons have had their share of controversy

no.
beyonce.

But honestly, most real legends have had tons of scandal and controversy surrounding them. It's just part of the business I guess

Its just a coincidence that majority of legends have scandals. But thats because of them constantly being in the public eye. Not all needs scandals to become a legend though.

This. Case dismissed.

Beyonce didn't make her fame and success from scandals and controversy. So no.

isn't the destiny's child "in & out" thing during 1998-2001 classified as a scandal?

hmmmmmmm some of you girls might wanna rethink your answers then

Right.

No! Whitney was already a legend before the drug scandal.
What is Mariah scandal?
Prince has no scandal?

mariah had her marriage and her breakdown her downward spiral career and her amazing comeback

prince is just controversial period

whitney had her tumultuous marriage and whether she was a legend before the drug rumors is debatable

Prince has always been controversial, the man performed in a jumpsuit with the ass cut out when it was unheard of.

And Whitney well.....

Mariah? Do we wanna go there sis.

thank you.

You don't have to have, but without scandals you are hardly any legend.

no.

i agree its remarkable to be remembered for your talent and merits but the scandal is what is usually remembered years down the road