The shift didn’t happen in one night.
It started with perception.
Around 2013 and 2014, more stories about conflict, chaos, and bad decisions began dominating the headlines—paparazzi confrontations, neighbor complaints, and public incidents that made him look reckless instead of relatable.
Some stories were exaggerated by tabloid culture.
Some were real enough to stick.
One widely reported moment was when his pet monkey was reportedly held by German customs, sparking negative coverage and