‘I sold over 70,000,000 records in the 90s – but was only being paid $35 a day’

Category: Entertainment

NSYNC and Backstreet Boys faced exploitation under manager Lou Pearlman, who pocketed their earnings while they struggled financially. Both bands sued him after realizing the disparity between their success and their pay. Pearlman's fraudulent activities led to a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of over $1 billion, resulting in his arrest and a 25-year prison sentence. The Netflix documentary 'Dirty Pop: The Boy Band Scam' explores this dark chapter in music history.

Keywords: NSYNC, Lou Pearlman, Backstreet Boys

Source: Metro.co.uk

Update At: 7/24/2024

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