An investigation by Business Insider reveals that celebrities such as Lil Wayne, DJ Marshmello, and Chris Brown received millions in COVID relief funds, which were reportedly spent on personal luxuries rather than supporting struggling venues and artists. Lil Wayne allegedly spent $1.3 million on private jets and $460,000 on designer clothes. Chris Brown's funds reportedly covered extravagant birthday parties and luxury services. DJ Marshmello's company allegedly pocketed nearly $10 million. These funds were part of the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, intended to support venues and artists affected by the pandemic. While the spending may be legal, it contradicts the intended purpose of the relief programs. Experts warn that such misuse could encourage others to exploit these programs, which have already seen significant fraud, with the Paycheck Protection Program losing at least $80 billion to fraud. Despite the controversy, these celebrities are unlikely to repay the funds as the programs were hastily implemented during the pandemic, leaving room for exploitation.