Qaddafi's sons Muatassim and Seif al-Islam al-Qaddafi hired the afformentioned artists for their consecutive New Year's parties. Mariah Carey was paid $1 million to perform four songs at the party, which they held in St. Barts.
It is being considered by the general public that by doing these performances, these stars are getting political, but more importantly they may be supporting a dictator regime. Are they just playing another gig in an unbiased manner, or are they money hungry?
More daily music news and gossip about Arcade Fire, the Glastonbury Festival, and Record Store Day after the jump...
Idolator: 'American Idol:' Jennifer Lopez Has a Breakdown While Shaping the Top 24
JamBase: Phish Announce Summer Tour Dates