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Dec 2022
1h 45m

(EXCLUSIVE) Billy McFarland: The Man Beh...

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The co-creator of the infamous Fyre festival, Billy McFarland spent 4 years behind bars for lying to investors and using the mythical tropical island festival as a way to pay off his debts. You have probably heard of him from the 2 massively popular documentaries that blew up on social media. However, what you haven’t heard is the story of Billy as a childh ... Show More
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