Comedian John Mulaney just revealed a wild story that sounds straight out of a Hollywood heist movie — except this time, he was the target. During a hilarious yet cringeworthy segment on Late Night with Seth Meyers, the Emmy-winning funnyman spilled the tea about getting duped by a scammer pretending to be Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s manager. And trust us, you won’t believe how it went down.
Mulaney, known for his razor-sharp wit, explained how he received a call last year from someone claiming to represent the iconic rap group. The “manager” pitched a “once-in-a-lifetime collab” for a charity event, insisting Mulaney’s comedy paired perfectly with Bone Thugs’ vibe. “I thought, ‘Sure, why not? This’ll be weird and memorable,’” Mulaney joked. But things took a turn when the “manager” asked for a $5,000 deposit to secure the group’s appearance.
“I was like, ‘Wait, don’t you pay me?’” Mulaney recalled, laughing. “But the guy kept saying it was standard for ‘high-profile acts.’” Skeptical but intrigued, Mulaney did a quick Google search, found a legit-looking website, and even got a contract emailed over. “It had logos, a Cleveland address — the whole nine yards,” he said. “I almost fell for it… until I texted [fellow comedian] Hannibal Buress, who’s friends with the actual Bone Thugs crew.”
Turns out, the real Bone Thugs-N-Harmony had no idea about the gig. Their actual manager confirmed it was a scam, leaving Mulaney equally relieved and embarrassed. “I felt like the guy who accidentally replies to a phishing email,” he quipped. “But hey, at least I didn’t send the money!”
Fans and Meyers alike were in stitches as Mulaney imitated the scammer’s “suspiciously vague” rap jargon. But the story raises bigger questions: How many other celebs have been targeted by similar schemes? Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s team has since warned artists to double-check requests, calling the scam “surprisingly common.”
Mulaney, ever the optimist, ended on a bright note: “If that guy’s reading this — buddy, you missed your calling as a comedy writer. That pitch was gold.”
Stay tuned, because if there’s one thing Hollywood loves, it’s a scam story with a punchline.