If there's drama surrounding you then at least you get 'known'.. and the more you are recognised the more power you have, whether people want to or not, they'll make certain associations with your name based on what they hear about you.
I'd say sometimes it can be bad.. but look at Jacko, you'd think no-one would be buying his stuff anymore really and that all this court/charges stuff would have a negative effect.. but if he gets off, I bet his stuff will skyrocket, and if he gets put away then anything he's done will probably gain certain notoriety value and people will be clammering to get hold of some of his stuff.
This is a toughie for sure, I voted yes and no, it can be good and bad.. cos sometimes no amount of spin can get the shit wiped from your name.
