Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Wrongful-death lawsuit involving Lil Peep
Lil Peep's mother, Liza Womack, sued FAE and related parties, alleging negligence, contractual breaches and conduct that contributed to the rapper's 2017 overdose death. FAE denied the allegations and challenged the claims in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The available reference material does not establish a final resolution.
2019
Criminal charges against former consultant Adam Lublin
Adam Lublin, identified as a former AEG executive and FAE consultant, faced burglary and sexual-abuse charges in Manhattan. FAE terminated its business relationship with him after the charges were reported.
2019
First Access Entertainment denies responsibility in statement
Company response
First Access Entertainment issued a statement denying that it or people under its auspices were responsible for or contributed to Lil Peep's death, and said it would defend itself against the lawsuit.
Company response
Denial — First Access Entertainment
the claim that First Access Entertainment, any of its employees, or Chase Ortega, or anyone else under our auspices was somehow responsible for, complicit in, or contributed to his death is categorically untrue.
Source excerpt
In a statement to XXL, a rep for First Access Entertainment has addressed a purported lawsuit filed by Lil Peep's mother.
the claim that First Access Entertainment, any of its employees, or Chase Ortega, or anyone else under our auspices was somehow responsible for, complicit in, or contributed to his death is categorically untrue.
2019
Lil Peep’s mother sues First Access Entertainment
Lawsuit filed
Lil Peep’s mother, Liza Womack, filed a lawsuit against First Access Entertainment and people associated with the company, alleging that management allowed or encouraged drug use and pushed the rapper to perform while unwell. She is seeking unspecified damages.
Source excerpt
Peep's mom, Liza Womack, filed a lawsuit Monday against First Access Entertainment and people associated with the company.
Womack claims, starting in early 2017 during Peep's The Peep Show tour, the use of controlled drugs and illegal substances were allowed, normalized and even encouraged by management.
Peep's mother says that her son's management allegedly "normalized and even encouraged" the use of controlled drugs and illegal substances throughout his tour.