Ja Rule announced that attendees of the first-ever Fyre Festival in the Bahamas have safely returned home after the event was postponed indefinitely when guests arrived to chaotic conditions, according to PEOPLE. Ja Rule, Fyre Festival, and the Bahama Ministry of Tourism all issued statements apologizing for the blundered event. In a note, Ja Rule emphasized that the festival was “NOT A SCAM.” He continued, “I truly apologize as this is NOT MY FAULT... but I’m taking responsibility. I’m deeply sorry to everyone who was inconvenienced by this.” The inaugural event, which the rapper co-created with business partner Billy McFarland, was touted as a unique, multi-day luxury music and arts festival with celebrity chef-catered meals and impressive accommodations. Tickets ranged from $1,500 to $12,000, with those who bought VIP passes getting access to a yacht. Half-pitched tents, white bread & cheese sandwiches, and federal dogs roaming around festival grounds are just a few of the problems encountered by festival-goers while being stranded on the island.
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