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Stapp Comes Clean

Posted Jun 21st 2006 12:14PM by TMZ Staff

Scott Stapp: Click to WatchPromoting a new album means many personal questions will be aimed at you, and former Creed frontman Scott Stapp is no exception. Stapp has had his run-ins with scandal, having been arrested for disorderly behavior in February and had a sex tape leaked soon after.

Stapp was actually quite candid about both incidents though and defends his actions. About the bust for drunk and disorderly conduct at LAX he says, "I was on my way to my honeymoon with my wife the day after we go married, celebrating our marriage. Apparently someone did not like the fact that I was in such a chipper great mood...You are not allowed to be intoxicated in public I found out." No charges were filed in that incident.

Soon after the arrest, Stapp was dealt another blow when a sex tape, co-starring Kid Rock and some strippers, leaked on the internet.

"This was one particular incident when me and Kid Rock had some strippers...there is no sexual intercourse on that tape, you won't find it so don't get your hopes up. It's two very young men almost a decade ago, ten years almost ago that the pause button was accidentally not pushed."

The worst part of that incident: the tape was released three days after his marriage.
Stapp is making a return to music, this time solo, with the album 'The Great Divide'  and a tour with INXS which kicked off last night.

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1. It's really sad I use to be a huge fan of Scott Stapp the man is always making excuses. He has a drinking problem. As for as the video what is he talking about no intercourse he is getting a blow job. Why can't he just say he made a mistake instead of making excuses.

Posted at 2:11PM on Jun 21st 2006 by stacey

2. Ummmm intercourse means having actual sex....sry just thought i'd clear that up.

Posted at 3:40PM on Jun 21st 2006 by Ashley

3. I don't think Stapp was making excuses. He admitted he was drunk at the airport and he admitted HE made the sex tape (his camera) when he was younger. He's always saying he's human, he makes mistakes. People need to get over this media hype crap - the man is an awesome singer/songwriter.

Posted at 4:45PM on Jun 21st 2006 by Valerie

4. FYI - Scott's tour with INXS kicked off quite a while ago, not last night. You should really get your info straight. Saw him in Milwaukee at the Riverside theatre with INXS on 5/20/06...

Thanks!

Posted at 5:22PM on Jun 21st 2006 by Debbie

5. FYI - A blowjob is not intercourse! Duh! Also, yes he did have a drinking problem, he is sober now and traveling with a sobriety coach...when did he deny having a drinking problem exactly? Get you facts straight before you bash people!

Posted at 5:25PM on Jun 21st 2006 by debbie

6. I don't see any excuses being made..I see a guy who is clearing up nasty rumors
yet once again. He's admitted to having a problem with drinking, and is doing
something about it..what more can he do? Admitting the problem is the first step..and I'm proud of Scott for taking it. We all mess up, we're just blessed
to not have our screw up's blastered everywhere. If you were a fan of Scott when he was with Creed..give his new music a listen.. it's worth your time! ~Peace~

Posted at 5:59PM on Jun 21st 2006 by Lora

7. Scott has admitted over and over that he has a drinking problem.
I hear no excuses. There is no sexual intercourse on the tape. What mistakes did everyone else make 10 years ago?
He has taken the blame for everything but the war in the Middle East and the high price of gasoline.
Time to give this talented guy a break.

Posted at 6:02PM on Jun 21st 2006 by Carol Anne

8. I do have has new cd and it is good. But first he does the rolling stone interview saying he will no longer drink again and then shortly after he gets arrested on his honeymoon for drinking and know he doing interviews saying that he did not know you could be arrested for being drunk at a airport. When does the excuses stop with this guy. I am just expressing my thoughts about the guy. As for as the tape sure a blow job is different than intercourse why can't he just hey the tape is what it is instead of dancing around the issue. That is all I am saying. I just tired of him spinning his story in every interview.

Posted at 6:23PM on Jun 21st 2006 by stacey

9. First of all, he isn't making any excuses. He's actually setting things straight. Did you see Access Hollywood last night? They talked about everything here also. If you were a fan when he was with CREED, then you need to hear his new stuff - It's great and is worth your time. He is only human and like it was said previously - people need to get over the media hype! Have you ever been drunk? How would you like the world criticizing you over it? He's is a fantastic song writer with a very powerful voice and he deserves to be back on top!

Posted at 6:45PM on Jun 21st 2006 by Patti

10. Just like one of the posters above, I was a HUGE Scott Stapp/Creed fan. But as much as I loved them, and him, it was blaringly obvious that he had serious problems. I would love to see Scott return to the "glory" of the few years past, but sadly I don't think it's going to happen. I certainly don't mean to be negative, but there's too much water under the proverbial bridge. It does seem that he's constantly making excuses in every single interview he does, and there is just too much talk out there about how badly he treats people. I think he's got serious, serious issues to work out, and not just because of his drinking.

I wish him the best and would love to see things go well for him. We'll all just have to wait and see.

Posted at 7:25PM on Jun 21st 2006 by LaurenStDavid

11. There's a huge difference between making "excuses" and giving a reason or an explanation. I'm not sure what interviews people are listening to, but every single one since February, Stapp takes responsibility for all of his actions.
Treats "people" badly. What people? There is noone, I repeat, noone who treats his fans better than Scott Stapp. He never turns down a photo or an autograph request. He also provided over 240,000 meals to local food banks on the first leg of his solo tour.
Oh that's right it's human nature to focus on the negative and ignore the positive, at least where Stapp's concerned.

Posted at 9:15PM on Jun 21st 2006 by Anthony

12. I've been drunk in airports plenty of times, even gotten a few blowjobs--but no one cares cuz I'm not famous.

Posted at 12:44PM on Jun 22nd 2006 by Jobe

13. I liked Scott very much and did laugh about the things that happened until he "decided" to skip the whole european tour without any comment why. Just after that he fills his time with touring with INXS.
Now I hope this loser never puts his feet here in my country .Thank you.

Posted at 3:46PM on Jun 22nd 2006 by Irene

14. No matter what Scott has done, and may do again, he's human. Everyone makes mistakes, and we hope to learn by them. Seems to me, he's trying. I will follow his career for as long as that voice chooses to sing. His lyrics, his songs, they're moving and strong. His performances are always great, and sincere. As far as the bad stuff, that's his demons, not ours to judge. I wish Scott only the best....with his career, his marriage, and with his son, whom he cherishes.
suz....

Posted at 5:14PM on Jun 22nd 2006 by suz

15. I saw Scott Stapp perform with INXS. He did an amazing job and he appeared, for the most part, very humble and very happy to be performing again. I quite liked the new material. I hope he does well, he is obviously working very hard to rebuild his career.

Posted at 5:33PM on Jun 22nd 2006 by Jennifer

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