Top 20 Deleted Celebrity Tweets (Sorry, Posts) on X That Could've Ended Careers

Career-Ending Celebrity Posts That Got Deleted (But We'll Never Forget)

Let’s be real, X (formerly Twitter, R.I.P. the bird logo) is like the wild west of the internet. It’s where celebs lose all common sense, post the wildest things imaginable, and then realize, “Oh wait, millions of people just saw that.” While the delete button has saved many a public figure from instant cancellation, the internet never forgets. Screenshots exist, and Gen Z? We live for the chaos.

From tone-deaf jokes to fights they should’ve taken to the DMs, celebs have treated X like their private journal—forgetting their audience includes the entire world. So let’s dive into 20 of the most career-threatening posts that these famous faces thought they could erase. Spoiler alert: they didn’t.

1. Kanye West's Presidency Tweet (2020 Edition)

We all know Kanye loves to keep it unhinged, but when he announced “I’m running for president” out of the blue (in ALL CAPS, of course), the internet lost it. The post got memed into oblivion, then quickly disappeared from his account. Unfortunately for Ye, it was too late. This tweet birthed that iconic reaction video of people screaming, “Oh, no baby, what is you doing!?”

2. Doja Cat Calling Her Fans "Creeps" (2023)

Doja was out here wilding in 2023 when she called her fans “weirdos” and “creeps” for calling themselves “Kittenz.” She deleted the post in record time, but not before alienating half her fanbase. Moral of the story? Don’t bite the hand that trends your music on TikTok.

3. Chrissy Teigen's Old Tweets About… Everything

Chrissy Teigen used to tweet like she was the unfiltered queen of the internet, but her old posts resurfaced with a vengeance. From shady comments about reality stars to way-too-edgy jokes, Chrissy deleted a ton of tweets to avoid getting fully canceled. One of her most infamous deleted tweets was about "taking a dirt nap," which people immediately called out as tasteless.

4. Liam Payne's "Zayn Shading" Moment

Liam Payne once tweeted a shady comment about his former One Direction bandmate Zayn Malik, calling him “ungrateful.” Fans went ballistic, and Liam quickly deleted it, but the damage was done. To this day, Directioners bring it up as proof of the band’s messy breakup drama.

5. Elon Musk's "Let That Sink In" Tweet

Elon Musk’s attempt at humor when he tweeted a photo of himself carrying an actual sink into X headquarters was peak cringe. “Let that sink in,” he captioned it, trying to be funny. What made it worse was the sheer awkwardness of the photo, which became a meme faster than the sink could “sink in.”

6. Justin Bieber's "Hopefully She Would've Been a Belieber" Tweet

Justin Bieber once got roasted for tweeting about Anne Frank, saying, “Hopefully she would’ve been a Belieber.” The internet erupted with “WTF, Justin?” energy, and the post was quickly deleted. It became one of the most cringeworthy moments in Bieber’s history, with fans and critics alike dragging him for his tone-deaf attempt at flattery.

7. Grimes and the Alien Baby Name Saga

Remember when Grimes tried explaining her and Elon’s baby name, “X Æ A-12”? Yeah, she tweeted the explanation using terms like “elven spelling of AI” and “SR-71 fighter jets.” After getting flamed, she deleted it. The internet, however, decided to give the baby its own meme-worthy nickname: Baby X.

8. J.K. Rowling's Controversial Takes

J.K. Rowling’s series of controversial posts about gender identity caused massive backlash. While she’s deleted plenty of tweets, screenshots (and angry threads) live forever. Her posts sparked the #IStandWithJKRowling vs. #TransRightsAreHumanRights feud, splitting the Harry Potter fandom like never before.

9. Cardi B vs. Everybody

Cardi B’s clapbacks are legendary, but sometimes she takes things too far. One deleted tweet in 2022 came after a fan critiqued her song, and Cardi responded with, “Maybe you should write it then, smartass.” Fans ate it up, but her team? Probably sweating bullets. Cardi later tweeted (then deleted) a half-hearted apology, saying, "Y'all too sensitive sometimes."

10. Shawn Mendes and the Awkward "I'm Not Gay" Tweet

Shawn Mendes once tweeted, “I’m not gay, but I fully support the LGBTQ+ community.” While the intention seemed genuine, it came across as unnecessary, awkward, and weirdly defensive. Critics pointed out that the tweet only fueled speculation about his personal life, rather than ending it.

11. Tyra Banks: "We Were All Rooting for You!" (But Make It Worse)

Tyra Banks once tried to reclaim her viral “We were all rooting for you!” energy by posting an edited meme of herself yelling at a fan for not “liking enough of her photos.” She thought it was funny—nobody else did. The backlash was swift, with fans calling her out for being out of touch and desperate for engagement.

12. Vanessa Hudgens' Tone-Deaf Pandemic Rant

During the early pandemic, Vanessa Hudgens posted, “People are gonna die, and that’s inevitable” while complaining about lockdowns. Cue the collective cringe. She deleted it almost immediately, but not before being dragged across social media for being dismissive and privileged.

13. Tyrese Gibson's Crying Meme Came From Himself

Tyrese famously tweeted “What more do you want from me?” during his child custody battle, complete with a video of himself sobbing. The internet had a field day, turning it into a meme before he deleted it. Even Tyrese later joked about the meme, saying, “I guess I was too emotional for X!”

14. Miley Cyrus' "I Don't Listen to Hip-Hop Anymore" Disaster

Miley Cyrus once tweeted (and later deleted) a comment about distancing herself from hip-hop music, calling it “too much about Lamborghini and Rolex.” The backlash was swift, with fans accusing her of exploiting the culture for profit and then discarding it. Even after she deleted it, it became a major turning point in her public perception.

15. Ellen DeGeneres' Kevin Hart Defense

When Kevin Hart stepped down as the Oscars host due to past controversial tweets, Ellen tweeted in his defense, saying people needed to “stop hating.” While well-intentioned, it came across as dismissive of the larger issues at play. The deleted tweet sparked debates about privilege, with critics accusing Ellen of minimizing the situation.

16. Lindsay Lohan's Bizarre Refugee Tweet

Lindsay Lohan once tweeted that she wanted to “save Syrian refugees” by opening a “resort for displaced families.” While her heart may have been in the right place, the post felt wildly tone-deaf. It didn’t take long for people to call it performative, leading to its deletion shortly after.

17. James Charles' "Flash Sale" Mistake

James Charles once tried to sell tickets for a meet-and-greet during a cancellation scandal, tweeting, “Flash sale for 24 hours only!” The audacity. The tweet was deleted, but not before critics dragged him for being out of touch with his audience during a PR disaster.

18. Gigi Hadid's "I Don't Even Like Sushi" Post

Gigi Hadid once posted, “I don’t even like sushi” after being named an ambassador for a luxury sushi brand. The internet immediately called her out for being fake, and the tweet was gone within hours. This moment became a meme, with people mocking her by tweeting, “I don’t even like [insert product here].”

19. Will Smith's "The Slap Aftermath" Quote Tweet

After the infamous Oscars slap, Will Smith tweeted a cryptic quote about “accepting the consequences of your actions.” The tweet disappeared after speculation that it was directed at Chris Rock. Fans were left debating whether it was sincere or just damage control, making its deletion even more suspicious.

20. Ariana Grande's Donut Scandal Apology Post

During the infamous “donut-licking scandal,” Ariana Grande tweeted, “I’m sorry for being gross, but I’m not sorry for hating unhealthy foods!” The tweet was deleted after people dragged her for food-shaming. It’s still one of her most awkward PR moments, and the internet hasn’t let her live it down.

And there you have it—20 times celebs thought they could post wild things, hit “delete,” and escape unscathed. But here’s the thing: in the age of Gen Z, screenshots are faster than the delete button. Whether it’s Kanye casually announcing a presidential run or Vanessa Hudgens being all shrug emoji about the pandemic, these posts prove that even the biggest stars need to think before they hit post.

But honestly, would we even love X if it weren’t for this level of chaos? Celebs keep us fed with drama, and we keep the receipts alive—because that’s just the unspoken contract of internet culture. And let’s be real: while some of these posts are career-ending levels of cringe, others gave us the memes, moments, and Twitter (oops, X) energy we can’t stop talking about.

So, dear celebs, keep the chaos coming, but maybe… DM your PR team first? In the meantime, we’ll keep refreshing our feeds, waiting for the next wild post to break the internet. Stay tuned for more pop culture tea, only on Woke Waves Magazine. 💬✨

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