Drake accused in US lawsuit over alleged streaming fraud linked to online casino
Drake is facing a lawsuit alleging he inflated his streaming numbers using funds from an online casino.Summary
Canadian rapper Drake is named in a proposed U.S. class-action lawsuit claiming he and others used proceeds from the online casino Stake.us to artificially inflate his music streaming play counts. The suit alleges Drake, alongside social media influencer Adin Ross, promoted the platform while being paid with virtual currencies provided by Stake. Plaintiffs claim Stake.us operates as an illegal gambling platform, circumventing U.S. restrictions, and uses a system called “Stake Cash” that functions as real money. They further allege that Drake, Ross, and another defendant, George Nguyen, used the casino’s “tipping” function to transfer funds and manipulate streaming platforms like Spotify, creating “fraudulent streams” of Drake’s music. This, the lawsuit claims, suppressed authentic artists and distorted streaming experiences. The plaintiffs are seeking at least USD 5 million in damages and legal fees. It is important to note that these are allegations, and the case is ongoing with no final verdict reached.
(Source：Times of India)