Madonna's rebellious childhood antics may have gotten her in major trouble , but she grew up to be one of the most successful entertainers of all time. After growing up in Michigan to a devout Catholic family, Madonna rejected her parents' conservative guidance and forged her own path. The performer went to the University of Michigan on a dance scholarship and eventually made her way to New York City, ultimately dropping out of college to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. After finding some work as a dancer and joining and forming multiple bands, Madonna became a solo act. Her debut album dropped in 1983, and truly the rest is history.

Said history brought Madonna 12 number one hits (the sixth most of any artist in history), fame across the globe, status as a fashion icon, a

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