Gigs for Dictators, Oligarchs, and Criminals | 52

From Nelly Furtado’s million-dollar gig for the Gaddafi family to Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, and Jennifer Lopez entertaining corrupt regimes...why are some of the largest global music superstars performing private shows for some of the world’s most notorious figures? Some artists were duped, others donated their fees, and a few embraced the payday...all while dealing with the moral complexities of music, money, and power. This is episode 52 of “Uncharted: Crime and Mayhem in the Music Industry.” The inside story of playing gigs for dictators, oligarchs and criminals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices