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People Donate Over $200k To Restaurant Owner Who Was Screwed Over By The Fyre Festival
Most of us would love to spend a weekend in the Bahamas, drinking delicious cocktails, bathing in the sun, dancing to world’s most famous musicians and DJs. There’s no doubt that everyone dreams about this kind of luxury, so who would say no to an opportunity to experience what only the 1% can afford. That’s why when the now infamous Fyre festival launched its promo video, hundreds of people rushed to buy their opportunity to party alongside the world’s most famous models. Who could have predicted that all of it would end up so horribly wrong?
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Recently, Netflix released a documentary about the infamous Fyre festival
Image credits: Netflix
The documentary quickly received a lot of attention, revealing what led to the fiasco known as the ‘Fyre festival’. What was supposed to be a luxury experience that only the richest could afford, turned into a nightmare for many of the festival’s attendees.
All of the visitors were left with no place to sleep and almost no food or water
Ticket prices were from $500 all the way up to $12000, and it was supposed to include luxury accommodation, 5-star food as well as concerts of the world’s most famous performers.
Even though many involved were scammed, people felt the sorriest for the festival’s staff that didn’t receive any paychecks
One of those people was Maryann Rolle, a bar owner that catered food for all of the festival’s employees and visitors. In the interview with Netflix, Maryann stated that she worked 24-hour shifts and had to feed over 1,000 people. Unfortunately, Maryann wasn’t paid and had to pay for her workers with her own money which ended up costing her around $50,000.
People online banded together in support of Maryann and everyone that was hired to work for the festival
After Maryann’s story went viral, people started donating money to her GoFundMe page
Currently, people have donated over $209,000 to the Bahamian business owner
Image credits: GoFundMe
Ja Rule stated that he is sorry for the trouble he caused and hadn’t intended to scam anyone. His hope was to create an amazing experience for people, and he, obviously, failed.
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Aria Whitaker 5 years ago
Ja Rule should be ashamed of himself. How many new cars has he purchased, designer clothes he has had made, or wads of money has he blown since this fiasco that could have easily went to this woman and the dozens of others who lost so much? No, this may not have been all his fault, but I am certain he and his millionaire buddies could have come up with SOMETHING to help those citizens who took a blow for HIM and his scammer friends. This woman should NOT have had to resort to Go Fund Me. I am glad she is getting the funds, but there are too many folks involved here with too much of their own money for her to have ANY problems, much less have to ask the internet for help. A pox on all their houses!
TTorrest Author 5 years ago
This is amazing. I watched that doc and my heart went out to her as well. Every word she spoke struck me as genuine. Even though she deserved sympathy and donations, she wasn’t fishing for them, so I’m really happy to see that she received both.
Misterscooter 5 years ago
I'm glad that people stepped up to take care of someone who helped others before herself. We need to recognize and stop supporting those who are only looking out for themselves.
Aria Whitaker 5 years ago
Ja Rule should be ashamed of himself. How many new cars has he purchased, designer clothes he has had made, or wads of money has he blown since this fiasco that could have easily went to this woman and the dozens of others who lost so much? No, this may not have been all his fault, but I am certain he and his millionaire buddies could have come up with SOMETHING to help those citizens who took a blow for HIM and his scammer friends. This woman should NOT have had to resort to Go Fund Me. I am glad she is getting the funds, but there are too many folks involved here with too much of their own money for her to have ANY problems, much less have to ask the internet for help. A pox on all their houses!
TTorrest Author 5 years ago
This is amazing. I watched that doc and my heart went out to her as well. Every word she spoke struck me as genuine. Even though she deserved sympathy and donations, she wasn’t fishing for them, so I’m really happy to see that she received both.
Misterscooter 5 years ago
I'm glad that people stepped up to take care of someone who helped others before herself. We need to recognize and stop supporting those who are only looking out for themselves.
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