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O'Day: Music Industry Had 'Dirty Play' & Pay-for-Play
4 Sep
Summary
- Singer Aubrey O'Day detailed alleged pay-for-play in the music industry.
- She claimed offers included money for sexual favors from stars.
- O'Day stated these practices warrant federal investigation.
Singer Aubrey O'Day has come forward with serious allegations about the music industry, describing an era of "dirty play" and "pay for play." During a recent podcast appearance, O'Day, a former member of Danity Kane, detailed how she was allegedly approached with lucrative offers that were contingent on sexual favors from prominent music artists.
She revealed that one offer from a major artist, who is currently on tour, was for $50,000, including promises of being featured on her debut single and signed to their label. A second, even larger offer, reportedly around $150,000, was made by another currently touring musician. O'Day stated she declined both propositions.
These offers, she claims, were facilitated through her manager at CAA at the time, though she noted the agency has since evolved. O'Day emphasized that the gatekeepers of the music industry engaged in unethical conduct that, in her view, necessitates a federal inquiry. Her rise to fame occurred during a period dominated by such practices, including her time on MTV's "Making the Band 3" and with Danity Kane.
