A man accused of impersonating rapper Drake's manager is facing a lawsuit from a U.S. concert promoter.
Bosses at Eagles Entertainment claim Milwaukee, Wisconsin native Joey Turner booked a fictional Drake gig in the city, scheduled for September 1, and collected a $9,000 deposit on a $90,000 fee.
Legal papers filed at Milwaukee County Court allege, "In making his statements said defendant knew that said statements and misrepresentations of defendant were in fact false and intentionally fraudulent."
Eagle chiefs are fighting for $27,000 in damages, plus costs.
The lawsuit comes just six months after a similar scam was attempted in a series of U.S. cities.
Speaking out to warn fans about the con at the time, Drake told AllHipHop.com, "It has been brought to my attention that false promoters and booking agents are illegally using my name and likeness to promote concerts and club appearances for their own financial gain. It is frustrating for me to hear that many of my fans, who like myself are innocent victims in these scams, have been misled due to the greed of these promoters."
Bosses at Eagles Entertainment claim Milwaukee, Wisconsin native Joey Turner booked a fictional Drake gig in the city, scheduled for September 1, and collected a $9,000 deposit on a $90,000 fee.
Legal papers filed at Milwaukee County Court allege, "In making his statements said defendant knew that said statements and misrepresentations of defendant were in fact false and intentionally fraudulent."
Eagle chiefs are fighting for $27,000 in damages, plus costs.
The lawsuit comes just six months after a similar scam was attempted in a series of U.S. cities.
Speaking out to warn fans about the con at the time, Drake told AllHipHop.com, "It has been brought to my attention that false promoters and booking agents are illegally using my name and likeness to promote concerts and club appearances for their own financial gain. It is frustrating for me to hear that many of my fans, who like myself are innocent victims in these scams, have been misled due to the greed of these promoters."
