Billy McFarland
Billy McFarland is best known as the founder of the failed Fyre Festival, a fraudulent music festival.
Entrepreneur
December 11, 1991
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Billy McFarland is a well-known entrepreneur, infamous for his role in the disastrous Fyre Festival, a luxury music event that gained notoriety for its fraudulent organization and unfulfilled promises. He also co-founded and served as CEO of Magnises, a social club catering to affluent millennials, and was involved in other ventures such as the app Spling and The Black Card. McFarland faced legal issues and was charged with wire fraud, leading to a prison sentence. Since his release, he has been working to generate income to pay restitution and has hinted at a new event on TikTok.