'Empire' music producer Timbaland refused to perform at Flint, Mich., charity show in Detroit after getting Dom Perignon instead of 'Ace of Spades' champagne
BYNicole Hensley
Paul Warner/Getty ImagesHip-hop producer Timbaland refused to perform at a Flint, Mich., benefit Thursday night after getting a bottle of Dom Perignon instead of "Ace of Spades" champagne.
A charity show for residents afflicted by Flint’s poisoned water supply "was a disaster" when a Detroit club’s headliner, Timbaland, refused to perform after getting the wrong champagne. The event raked in at least $3,000 to buy bottles of water and filters for the tumultuous city despite the multi-Grammy winner’s apparent lack of professionalism late Thursday night, said Club Bleu co-owner Mitchell Jaworski.
The hip-hop producer expected an arsenal of booze for his entourage in the club's VIP seating, including two bottles of “Ace of Spades” worth at least $300 each. Timbaland’s crew was initially given Dom Perignon instead, along with two bottles of Patron, three bottles of Ciroc, two bottles of D’usse and one bottle of Originale Liqueur. They drank that and more. “They had about 15 bottles of liquor and champagne, which is extremely excessive especially for a charity event,” Jaworski told the Daily News. “They seemed more concerned about getting every drop of liquor.”
Bill Pugliano/Getty ImagesA benefit to buy bottles of water and filtering supplies for the residents of Flint, Mich., brought in only $3,000 in proceeds after Timbaland refused to go on stage and perform.
On top of Timbaland’s excessive alcohol demands, his entourage failed to tip and exceeded their hospitality rider during the fifth stop of his “King Stays King” mixtape tour. "It was a disaster," added Jaworski's wife, Aureila Jaworski. Mitchell Jaworski took to the club’s Facebook page to slam Timbaland and his management, who allegedly tried disputing a contract signed two weeks ago requiring a live set from the FOX “Empire” music producer. The contract paid Timbaland in advance to DJ a half hour set and perform five to eight song set before a crowd of about 300 concert-goers. After the booze fracas, Timbaland — the stage name for Tim Mosley — reluctantly took to the stage after 1 a.m. and “just stood there” in defiance. He nodded his head to the beat as another DJ performed.
Paul Warner/Getty ImagesTimbaland, second from left, refused to play at a benefit concert and stood on stage nodding his head as another DJ performed.
A poster for Timbaland's benefit concert for Flint water relief promised a live show.
Bryan Steffy/WireImageTimbaland's entourage required two bottles of "Ace of Spades" champagne and were given Dom Perignon instead.
“His management (took) classlessness to a new level when they said Timbaland did ‘not feel like’ performing,” Jaworski wrote Saturday. “They then insisted that we show them the signed contract for the night and where the stipulation was for the ‘live’ performance. Finally management relented and literally had to wake Timbaland up so he could proceed to stand behind the decks and nod his head for 30 minutes.” After obligating his Club Bleu contract, Timbaland refused to speak with club employees while posing for photos. By 2 a.m., Timbaland was gone. At a separate non-charity concert on Wednesday, several fans alleged Timbaland displayed similar behavior at CAVO in Pittsburgh, Pa., Wednesday night.
"The show was a joke,” Ed Kalchthaler wrote on CAVO’s Facebook page. “He didn’t do anything but just stand there and drink champagne.” A representative for CAVO said the venue was rented to an outside party for the concert. An email by the Daily News to reach Timbaland’s management for comment was not immediately returned.
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BYNicole Hensley
Paul Warner/Getty ImagesHip-hop producer Timbaland refused to perform at a Flint, Mich., benefit Thursday night after getting a bottle of Dom Perignon instead of "Ace of Spades" champagne.
A charity show for residents afflicted by Flint’s poisoned water supply "was a disaster" when a Detroit club’s headliner, Timbaland, refused to perform after getting the wrong champagne. The event raked in at least $3,000 to buy bottles of water and filters for the tumultuous city despite the multi-Grammy winner’s apparent lack of professionalism late Thursday night, said Club Bleu co-owner Mitchell Jaworski.
The hip-hop producer expected an arsenal of booze for his entourage in the club's VIP seating, including two bottles of “Ace of Spades” worth at least $300 each. Timbaland’s crew was initially given Dom Perignon instead, along with two bottles of Patron, three bottles of Ciroc, two bottles of D’usse and one bottle of Originale Liqueur. They drank that and more. “They had about 15 bottles of liquor and champagne, which is extremely excessive especially for a charity event,” Jaworski told the Daily News. “They seemed more concerned about getting every drop of liquor.”
Bill Pugliano/Getty ImagesA benefit to buy bottles of water and filtering supplies for the residents of Flint, Mich., brought in only $3,000 in proceeds after Timbaland refused to go on stage and perform.
On top of Timbaland’s excessive alcohol demands, his entourage failed to tip and exceeded their hospitality rider during the fifth stop of his “King Stays King” mixtape tour. "It was a disaster," added Jaworski's wife, Aureila Jaworski. Mitchell Jaworski took to the club’s Facebook page to slam Timbaland and his management, who allegedly tried disputing a contract signed two weeks ago requiring a live set from the FOX “Empire” music producer. The contract paid Timbaland in advance to DJ a half hour set and perform five to eight song set before a crowd of about 300 concert-goers. After the booze fracas, Timbaland — the stage name for Tim Mosley — reluctantly took to the stage after 1 a.m. and “just stood there” in defiance. He nodded his head to the beat as another DJ performed.
Paul Warner/Getty ImagesTimbaland, second from left, refused to play at a benefit concert and stood on stage nodding his head as another DJ performed.
A poster for Timbaland's benefit concert for Flint water relief promised a live show.
Bryan Steffy/WireImageTimbaland's entourage required two bottles of "Ace of Spades" champagne and were given Dom Perignon instead.
“His management (took) classlessness to a new level when they said Timbaland did ‘not feel like’ performing,” Jaworski wrote Saturday. “They then insisted that we show them the signed contract for the night and where the stipulation was for the ‘live’ performance. Finally management relented and literally had to wake Timbaland up so he could proceed to stand behind the decks and nod his head for 30 minutes.” After obligating his Club Bleu contract, Timbaland refused to speak with club employees while posing for photos. By 2 a.m., Timbaland was gone. At a separate non-charity concert on Wednesday, several fans alleged Timbaland displayed similar behavior at CAVO in Pittsburgh, Pa., Wednesday night.
"The show was a joke,” Ed Kalchthaler wrote on CAVO’s Facebook page. “He didn’t do anything but just stand there and drink champagne.” A representative for CAVO said the venue was rented to an outside party for the concert. An email by the Daily News to reach Timbaland’s management for comment was not immediately returned.
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alot of stuff about this story isnt adding up.
