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Flo's Facebook appeal

Flo Rida
Sep 24, 2012 Updated Sep 25, 2012

US rapper Flo Rider is attempting to dodge the 400 thousand dollar fine imposed following his no-show at last year's Fat As Butter festival.

Flo's lawyers aren't disputing the fact that he failed to appear, nor the basis for the damages claim, but rather the manner in which the summons was issued…via Facebook, claiming the summons “was not validly served".

Festival lawyer Matt Hourn says the development is a positive one, as it's the first they've heard from the rapper's representatives since the action was begun: "we will be seeking security for costs – in other words, money up front – from Flo Rida before the appeal is heard.” He said.

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Tramar Dillard (born December 16, 1979), better known by his stage name Flo Rida (pronounced /floʊ ˈraɪdə/), is an American rapper and singer-songwriter. He released his debut album, Mail on Sunday, in March 2008. His debut single "Low", featuring T-Pain, was a No. 1 hit for ten weeks in United States in early 2009. Two other singles resulted from Mail on Sunday: "Elevator" and "In the...

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