Full: This guy stole $4 million to start a fake rap career

Rapper Chad Focus, born Chad Arrington, has been exposed for using fake bots to inflate his music career, spending $4.1 million in unauthorized credit card purchases to boost streaming numbers, social media followers, and overall public presence. This manipulation aimed to deceive fans and industry professionals into believing he had a substantial following. Federal prosecutors revealed Arrington's fraudulent activities, which included buying likes, follows, and streams to enhance his online metrics. Facing significant legal consequences, including potential prison time and hefty fines, Arrington's scandal underscores the lengths some go to achieve fame and the importance of authenticity in the music industry.