Drake and livestreamer Adin Ross accused of using online casino money to artificially inflate streams in class action case

Drake and livestreamer Adin Ross are facing a class action lawsuit alleging they used money from the online casino Stake.com to artificially inflate streams on platforms like Spotify, boosting Drake’s royalties and popularity. The lawsuit, filed by two Virginia women, claims a scheme dating back to 2022 involved transferring gambling winnings through an anonymized system to an Australian man, George Nguyen, who then used the funds to purchase bot streams. Stake.com denies the allegations, calling them “nonsense,” and claims its platform doesn’t have the functionality described in the lawsuit.

The plaintiffs allege that Drake transferred millions of dollars, including significant tips to Ross, as part of this scheme. They also claim Stake deliberately misled consumers about the legality and safety of the platform, leading to financial harm and potential addiction. Similar lawsuits have been filed against Stake, Drake, and Ross previously, with Ross dismissing earlier claims as “bullshit.”

Drake has publicly promoted Stake on social media, revealing substantial gambling losses, while Ross moved to a rival casino, Rainbet, but continued streaming on Kick, a platform owned by Stake’s founder. The lawsuit seeks $5 million in damages and alleges ongoing racketeering activity.

(Source：The Guardian)