Drake Named In U.S. Class-Action Lawsuit Alleging Streaming Manipulation Via Online Gambling Site
Drake is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging he inflated his streaming numbers using funds from an online gambling site.Summary
Canadian rapper Drake is named in a U.S. class-action lawsuit claiming he and others artificially boosted his music streaming counts through a scheme involving the online gambling platform Stake.us. The lawsuit alleges Drake, alongside social media influencer Adin Ross, promoted Stake.us by gambling with virtual currencies provided by the company, and used funds transferred through the platform’s “tipping” function to manipulate streaming platforms like Spotify. Plaintiffs claim Stake.us operates as an illegal gambling platform circumventing U.S. restrictions, using “Stake Cash” redeemable for cryptocurrency or gift cards as a form of real money. The lawsuit further asserts that these actions fabricated Drake’s popularity, distorted streaming playlists, and suppressed other artists. The plaintiffs, including LaShawnna Ridley and Tiffany Hines, are seeking at least USD 5 million in damages and a jury trial. Representatives for Drake and Stake have not yet responded to requests for comment.
(Source：Zee News)