"Social media influencers are facing intense criticism for their role in promoting a major music festival in Saudi Arabia, despite the country's poor human rights record. The event, which features a star-studded lineup, has been accused of whitewashing the regime's human rights abuses and censoring dissenting voices. Influencers who have partnered with the festival are being called out for their seemingly tone-deaf endorsements, with many accusing them of prioritizing lucrative deals over social responsibility. As the festival's popularity grows, so too does the backlash against those who are profiting from it."
'Shameless' influencers face backlash for promoting Saudi Arabia music festival The Guardian
