For the last couple months, Ja Rule and a bevy of supermodels have been promoting a brand new music festival known as “Fyre Festival.” The festival was intended to be a luxury event, but instead has turned into the worst music festival ever.
What’s not to like about a music festival on a private island in the Bahamas with acts such as Major Lazer, Blink 182, Migos, Daya, and so many others?
Back in December, the festival’s official Instagram account released the following promotional video:
That looks pretty sweet, huh? A lot of people bought into the idea of this festival thanks to the lineup, Ja Rule promoting it, the idea of partying in the Bahamas, and well, models promoting it too.
But as we said, the festival that was supposed to start Friday has descended into chaos and has now been canceled.
Due to unforeseen and extenuating circumstances, Fyre Festival has been fully postponed (con't)
— Fyre Festival (@fyrefestival) April 28, 2017
After assessing the situation this morning and looking at best options for our guests, we cannot move forward as we hoped we could (con't)
— Fyre Festival (@fyrefestival) April 28, 2017
At this time, we are working tirelessly to get flights scheduled and get all travelers home safely
— Fyre Festival (@fyrefestival) April 28, 2017
Before the festival was even canceled, however, bands started to jump ship. For example, Blink 182:
— blink-182 (@blink182) April 27, 2017
This is what that chaos looks like.
As compensation for any ill will caused by #fyrefestival
Official Staff has announced all attendees will get an extra hour in the ballpit. pic.twitter.com/Us58auYPSB— Mom (@truongasm) April 28, 2017
What an exciting ballpit!
Oh, wow, even the Bahamian government isn’t on board…
Bahamas official statement on Fyre Festival #FyreFestival pic.twitter.com/NQo8AmXZlQ
— The Bahamas (@VisitTheBahamas) April 28, 2017
What a nice luxury concierge, secure lockers, and food options!
So TGIF & enjoy your low wage jobs today because at least you didn't pay $5k+ to be at lord of the flies train wreck that is #fyrefestival pic.twitter.com/YWtrKaqxL8
— Madeline Krebs (@madelinekrebs) April 28, 2017
Wait. She can’t find food, water, or electricity?
Stuck at #fyrefestival trying to leave for the last 8 hours. barley any food or water or security or electricity pic.twitter.com/jHPMnJw5gx
— Lamaan (@LamaanGallal) April 28, 2017
What is this, the Hunger Games? Oh, someone already made that joke.
Which District is winning the Annual #fyrefestival ? pic.twitter.com/CRc76G8stI
— ? Kyle (@ChunkTusk) April 28, 2017
This really is straight out of a horror movie.
This is legit how most horror movies start off. #FyreFestival pic.twitter.com/1xgzlXjjDd
— AelNire (@ErinLea7) April 28, 2017
Great job, Ja Rule. Really great job.
Live from Fyre Festival. https://t.co/gi9dXgQAzE
— William N. Finley IV (@WNFIV) April 28, 2017
currently stuck on a plane in Miami… apparently we might not get to #fyrefestival pic.twitter.com/OyY5XpKc6E
— Tahnee (@itstahnee) April 28, 2017
Early report is that many of the tents aren't assembled. Here's their tropical private island owned by Escobar! #FyreFestival pic.twitter.com/TNzBDbNAUJ
— FyreFestivalFraud (@FyreFraud) April 27, 2017
$21k for that "Festival" ?? #FyreFestival pic.twitter.com/z3kUhXIZOs
— Triple Zero (@MANIAC3X) April 28, 2017