Billy McFarland

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Billy McFarland

Billy McFarland

Who is Billy McFarland?

Billy McFarland is a New York City-based American entrepreneur, business executive, and the founder and CEO of Fyre Media. Billy McFarland also owns two other businesses, Spling and Magnises. Furthermore, the 28-year-old businessman’s company launched the “Fyre Festival,” a premium music festival to promote the Fyre music booking app.

Early life and Childhood

The entrepreneur was born in New York City, New York, in 1991.

As a result, Billy McFarland is 28 years old as of 2019.

His father and mother reared him in Millburn, New Jersey.

Education Details

Furthermore, at the age of 13, Billy established his first business.

It was an internet outsourcing company that matched clients with designers.

He received his diploma from The Pingry School.

Professional Career

The event is scheduled for April 2017.

In reality, the festival’s ads and promotion began on social media.

The video was promoted by celebrities such as Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and Emily Ratajkowski.

However, the concert was canceled after attendees began to arrive owing to a technical issue.

McFarland and Ja Rule (Rapper and Fyre Festival Organizer) sued for $100 million USD in a class action lawsuit related to the unsuccessful Fyre festival on May 1, 2017.

The visitors were likewise stuck on the island without even the most basic preparations.

Billy was arrested on June 30, 2017, in Manhattan federal court on the accusation of wire fraud.

On July 1, 2017, he was released on $300,000 bail.

While out on bond on June 12, 2018, the entrepreneur was additionally accused of selling fake passes to events such as the Met Gala, Burning Man, and Coachella.

McFarland was sentenced to 6 years in federal prison on October 11, 2018.

He is being held at FCI Otisville.

Net Worth and Salary

Billy McFarland has $25 million Dollars

More Facts about Billy McFarland

Full Birth Name William Z. McFarland.
Nick name Billy.
Profession Entrepreneur, Founder, and CEO of Fyre Media.
Age (As of 2018) 28 years old
Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday 1991.
Birthplace/Hometown New York City, New York, United States.
Nationality American.
Famous For his failed Fyre Festival.
Star Sign (Zodiac Sign) Not available.
Ethnicity White.
Religion Christianity.
Current Residence New Jersey, USA.
Physical Statistics
Height (Tall) Feet & Inches: 6′ 4″.
Centimeters: 194 cm.
Meters: 1.94 m.
Weight Kilograms: 89 Kg.
Pounds: 196 lbs.
Biceps Size 16 inches.
Body Measurements (chest-waist-hips) 42-32-37.
Shoe Size (US) 12.
Tattoos details? Will update.
Eye Color Blue.
Hair Color Brown.
Family
Parents Father: Name not known.
Mother:
Siblings Not found.
Relatives Grandfather:
Uncle:
Personal Life Relationship
Marital Status Unmarried.
Dating History? Not available.
Girlfriend Anastasia Eremenko.
Wife/Spouse Name None.
Children None.
Education
Highest Qualification Graduate.
School The Pingry School.
Alma Mater Bucknell University.
Hobbies & Favorite Things
Favorite Celebrities Actor: Vin Diesel.
Actress: Jennifer Lopez.
Dream Holiday Destination Miami and Italy.
Favorite Color Black and White.
Love to do Music, Traveling, & Working out in the gym.
Favorite Dishes Italian Cuisine.
Wealth
Net worth (Approx.) $25 million Dollars (As of 2018).
Earnings per month Under review.
Contact Details
Office Address Will Update.
Home Details Not Known
Mobile or Phone Number Will Update.
Email Address NA.
Official Website None.

Relationship Status

In terms of relationships, the businessman is dating Anastasia Eremenko.

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Body Measurement

Billy McFarland is Feet & Inches: 6′ 4″

He is 89 Kg.

His CHW is 42-32-37.

Social Media

Billy McFarland has 650 followers on Instagram.

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Trivia

  • Billy McFarland (born in 1991) is an American Entrepreneur, Business Executive, Founder, and CEO of Fyre Media from New York City.
  • He also owns two more companies named Spling and Magnises.
  • Furthermore, the 28-year-old businessman’s company announced a luxury music festival “Fyre Festival” to promote the Fyre music booking application.
  • On May 1, 2017, McFarland and Ja Rule (Rapper and Fyre Festival Organizer) sued for $100 million USD in a class action lawsuit in relation to the failed Fyre festival.
  • On June 30, 2017, Billy was arrested on the charge of wire fraud by the Manhattan federal court.