Saweetie & Jason Derulo Sued for Backing Out of Japan’s Afro Jam Fest — But Still Keeping Advances
Saweetie and Jason Derulo are facing lawsuits for backing out of Japan's Afro Jam Festival last summer. The concert promoters are seeking millions in damages, claiming both artists breached their contracts. The lawsuits allege that both artists kept their advance payments while failing to perform as agreed.
- ▪Saweetie and Jason Derulo are being sued by Japanese concert promoters for not performing at the Afro Jam Festival.
- ▪The promoters claim Derulo was paid a $200,000 advance but was already contracted for another performance in Spain.
- ▪Saweetie allegedly received a $100,000 advance and used the promoters' services to obtain a visa while performing at other venues.
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