Beyonce, Usher, 50 Cent Donate Gaddafi Money For Good

5 Celebs Who Took Gaddafi's Money (And What They're Doing With It Now)

Gaddafi may not be winning points with philanthropists around the world, but his money could do some major good.

In February, cables released by the whistle-blowing website, WikiLeaks, exposed large sums of money received by celebrities who had performed for members of Muammar Gaddafi's regime.

Whoops. Stars with their palms greased by the so-called "blood money" were quick to smack their foreheads with embarrassment. Many from within the music industry, as well the public, urged the musicians to do more by salvaging their decisions to perform for a violent dictator by using the money for positive change.

Responding to the calls to action, some stars have donated funds received by Gaddafi to various charities. Others have either promised or donated additional funds.

Check out who took the cash and what they are (or aren't) doing with it now.

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