Boy George is facing financial and legal troubles that could see him lose the rights to his stage name. His band, Culture Club, has reportedly accumulated nearly £12 million in debt, with significant sums owed to creditors, including Live Nation.
The band’s touring company, Mispocha Touring, declared bankruptcy in 2023, and Boy George has been repaying debts as part of a structured plan. Complicating matters, the trademark for “Boy George” has expired, raising the risk that others could claim the name.
These difficulties follow a £1.75 million settlement with former bandmate Jon Moss, who sued for lost earnings after alleging he was unfairly removed from Culture Club in 2018. Boy George has been renting out his London home and looking for alternative income sources to navigate the financial strain.
Boy George is facing serious financial and legal troubles that could strip him of his stage name and Culture Club’s brand. With his trademark license for “Boy George” expiring in December 2024 and Culture Club’s protection rights already lapsed, a finance company could take control of both.
The band’s touring company, Mispocha Touring, collapsed in 2023, leaving behind nearly £12 million in debts, with major sums owed to Live Nation and media finance firm MEP Capital. Failure to repay could result in losing the band’s name and back catalogue, which includes hits like Karma Chameleon.
To cope with financial strain, Boy George has been renting out his Hampstead home and offering personalized messages on Cameo. He previously joined I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in 2022 for financial reasons.#newsafro_
