Swizz Beatz Accused of Receiving $7.3 Million from Notorious Fugitive: Lawsuit Details

Swizz Beatz is facing a new lawsuit accusing him of receiving $7.3 million in embezzled funds from a “notorious international fugitive.” The legendary producer allegedly received the money from Jho Low and Eric Tan between September 2012 and September 2014 as part of the 1Malaysia Development Berhad corruption scandal. The plaintiffs, a liquidating company seeking to recover the stolen funds, are unclear if Swizz was aware the money was stolen but are demanding it be repaid.

In response to the backlash over his partnership between Verzuz and Elon Musk’s X platform, Swizz Beatz recently shared a photoset from Cannes, France where the partnership was announced. Despite his reassurances that the partnership will bring innovative content experiences, many critics accused Swizz and Timbaland of “selling out” and questioned their choice of platform.

Swizz defended the partnership, stating that nobody had raised concerns before they started using the platform for Verzuz. X CEO Linda Yaccarino expressed pride in partnering with Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, highlighting the innovative nature of the Verzuz series. Details about future Verzuz events on the X platform have yet to be announced.

As Swizz Beatz navigates legal troubles and public scrutiny, it remains to be seen how these developments will impact his career and reputation in the music industry.