A Hilarious 12-Minute Breakdown of Fyre Festival

The definitive explanation of the debacle.

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With so much misinformation and drama surrounding Fyre Festival, it’s difficult to sort fact from fiction. Luckily, YouTuber Internet Historian produced a biting summarization of the fiasco, leaving no stone unturned.

From the moment the news broke about the festival’s failures, the blame was placed squarely on organizers Ja Rule and Billy McFarland. Guests were forced to sleep in FEMA tents, lost their luggage, and eventually slapped the pair with a federal class-action lawsuit. Internet Historian explores what went wrong with the event, the misfortunes suffered by guests, and the events leading up to McFarland’s eventual arrest, blending informative content and sarcastic quips. Check out the video above.

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