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Billy McFarland Announces Fyre Festival 2.0 After Serving Four Years Behind Bars

Billy McFarland Announces Fyre Festival 2.0 After Serving Four Years Behind Bars

Hot97 Staff
04/12/2023 12:00 AM EDT

The infamous Fyre Festival is back.

Billy McFarland confirmed via Twitter that the festival is coming back. "Fyre Festival II is finally happening. Tell me why you should be invited."

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The tweet instantly went viral as people questioned why he'd be having another festival after he was arrested following the first one. "tell me why you shouldn't be in jail.." asked on Twitter user- in which Billy responded, "it's in the best interest of those I owe for me to be working. people aren't getting paid back if i sit on the couch and watch tv. and because i served my time."

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According to reports, Billy was released from prison last year. He served four years of a six-year behind bars after pleading guilty to charges of defrauding investors and scamming ticket buyers. He additionally received a hefty fine of $26 million, which he has vowed to find a way to pay.