10 Black Celebrities With DUIs & More Trouble Behind The Wheel

L–R: Diana Ross, GloRilla, Tiffany Haddish, Karen Huger. Source: Photos by Kevin Winter / Getty Images for The Recording Academy, Aaron J. Thornton / WireImage, Gilbert Carrasquillo / GC Images, The Hapa Blonde / GC Images. Art Design: Siobhan Dixon.

Influencer Summer Wheaton made headlines last week after it was announced that she was finally arrested for her involvement in a deadly DUI crash last summer that claimed the life of a rideshare driver.

On Monday, Feb. 24, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that Wheaton turned herself in for the fatal collision at the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station, People magazine reported.

Wheaton, who boasts over 100,000 followers on Instagram, was arrested on multiple charges, including gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, according to the outlet.

The Los Angeles Times previously reported that on July 24, 2024, Wheaton left an event held at the popular and heavily celeb-attended restaurant, Nobu, around 10:30 p.m. local time.

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While driving down Pacific Coast Highway, Wheaton, 32, is said to have crossed the center median on the highway and crashed into 44-year-old Martin Okeke who was driving in the opposite direction.

Okeke was pronounced dead at the scene while Wheaton and a fellow passenger were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.

Wheaton posted bond the same day she was arrested and released from custody. There are currently no further updates regarding a trial date. 

However, according to ABC 7 Los Angeles, the family of Okeke has filed a wrongful death suit against Wheaton, citing that she was “severely intoxicated and impaired” at the time of the fatal crash.

Wheaton now joins a long list of Black celebrities with DUIs or DWIs. Keep swiping for more of your favorite stars who have had trouble behind the wheel.

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1. Karen Huger, 61

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The Real Housewives of Potomac star was recently sentenced to two years in prison (although she will only serve one) after being involved in her fourth DUI, resulting in her arrest after crashing into a tree. Huger was immediately taken into custody and has consistently denied having an alcohol addiction.

2. Tiffany Haddish, 45

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The Girl’s Trip actress and comedienne was arrested on DUI charges in January 2022 and December 2023, with the arrests taking place in Los Angeles and Georgia, respectively. In the Georgia case, a judge barred Haddish from consuming alcohol and illegal substances and to submit to random drug testing. She was able to avoid jail time.

3. DaniLeigh, 30

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The singer, dancer, and actress was arrested and charged with DUI following a May 2023 hit-and-run crash in Miami Beach. According to police, she swerved her vehicle and hit a man on a moped, dragging him for a block before stopping. She was initially hit with three felony charges and sentenced to five years probation without serving jail time.

4. Justin Combs, 31

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The eldest son of Sean “Diddy” Combs faced two misdemeanor charges due to a July 2023 arrest. After running a red light in Beverly Hills, he was pulled over by police and found to have a blood alcohol level over 0.08%. Combs copped a plea deal in the case and was sentenced to three years probation and required to enter an alcohol and drug program for first-time offenders.

5. Marcus Jordan, 34

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In February, the son of the legendary Michael Jordan was arrested for DUI — however, once police stopped him they also charged him with cocaine possession. A few days later, the cocaine charge was changed to ketamine possession. Jordan’s case is currently still open and no sentencing has been announced.

6. GloRilla, 25

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Back in April 2024, the Memphis rapper was arrested in Georgia for DUI when she was pulled over for making a U-turn at a red light and failing a field sobriety test. Police also said that the smell of marijuana was prominent inside her vehicle. GloRilla’s case is currently still open and no sentencing has been decided.

8. Vivica Fox, 60

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In 2007, the Kill Bill actress, known for making headlines about her work on screen, found herself in the news after being charged with DUI due to a blood alcohol level of .08% over the legal limit. She eventually pleaded no contest and avoided jail time. She was sentenced to three years probation, a 90-day alcohol education program, and a $390 fine.

9. Nicole Richie, 43

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The daughter of music legend Lionel Richie made headlines back in 2007 when she was arrested and charged with DUI. She was pulled over by police after driving the wrong way down a Los Angeles highway. Once stopped, she failed a field sobriety test and admitted she smoked marijuana and took Vicodin. Richie entered a plea deal and was sentenced to four days in jail, three years probation, and a $2,048 fine.

10. Diana Ross, 80

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The superstar and music icon found herself in a bit of trouble back in 2002 when she was arrested for DUI after a fellow driver called police to report she was driving south in a northbound lane. Testing showed that Miss Ross’ blood alcohol level at the time was 0.20%. Two years later, she was finally sentenced in the case to two days in jail after pleading no contest. 

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