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Celebrity COVID Relief Fund Scandal: A Ripple of Fraud and Excess
The recent exposé on the misuse of COVID relief funds has shaken the entertainment industry, revealing that some of the most prominent musicians and celebrities allegedly exploited federal aid programs intended for struggling businesses during the pandemic. Several high-profile artists, including Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Marshmello, and members of bands like Alice in Chains and Shine Down, are implicated in a scheme involving millions of taxpayer dollars diverted into private jets, luxury hotels, parties, and personal expenditures.