Nickelback, Post Malone, Chris Brown, and other stars took COVID cash despite their accountants' initial concerns about 'perjury' and 'perception problems,' court documents say

A Business Insider investigation revealed wealthy musicians exploiting loopholes to secure taxpayer funds. Some artists like Post Malone and Chris Brown received millions despite questionable eligibility, raising concerns of misusing grants. The industry faced scrutiny over questionable practices and pressure to interpret laws broadly to benefit artists.