Earlier this week, the NY Post broke the news that Beyonce‘s recent New Years Eve performance was sponsored by a member of the Gaddafi Family, who are known supporter of terrorist acts. This has caused an uproar in news media during the last few days, which forced Beyonce to release a statement on her website:
The party in St. Bart’s on New Year’s Eve, with Beyoncé in performance, was hosted by Muatsim-Billah Gaddafi, not his brother Moutassim Bilal “Hannibal” Gaddafi, as reported in the press.
Her agents and management firm made the decision to confirm the private performance. The annual party had a long history of booking internationally known artists both American and foreign for events around the world, including Cannes.
Past performers in St. Bart’s have included Timbaland, Enrique Iglesias and Mariah Carey. Guests at this year’s party included singer Usher, former BET CEO Bob Johnson, actress Lindsay Lohan and music industry vets, Russell Simmons, Kevin Liles and L.A. Reid.
In our opinion, this statement doesn’t clarify much. Regardless which Gaddafi brother hosted the performance, it was hosted by individuals who are likely involved in terrorist acts. But at the same time, we wouldn’t throw the blame all on Beyonce, but more so her handlers.
