Jamaica promoter BZR WKND is firing back at Cardi B, claiming the rapper was paid in full for her canceled concert and accusing her of making false statements about the Jamaican government’s alleged involvement in funding her performance.
The organizers released an official statement on November 11, directly challenging Cardi’s version of events as their ongoing dispute over the canceled October 18 concert continues to escalate.
In a statement titled “CARDI B’S FALSE CLAIMS ON PROMISED JAMAICAN GOVERNMENT FUNDING FOR PERFORMANCE FEE,” the BZR WKND Jamaica Team said:
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“We would like to clarify that BZR Weekend did not receive any financial assistance or funding from the government of Jamaica or the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, nor was any such funding ever promised or agreed upon, contrary to the false claims made by Cardi B.”
“BZR Weekend was independently organized and funded, with the full payment to Cardi B made directly and covered entirely through independent funding. We remain grateful to the government for its support and encouragement in our efforts to bring world-class entertainment to Jamaica. Our focus from the very beginning has been on delivering the shows Jamaica deserves.”
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