(NewsNation) — It’s not just American comedians hypocritically jumping on the Saudi Arabian money train.

Musicians Post Malone, Benson Boone and DJ Calvin Harris are all being paid eye-watering sums to headline the SoundStorm Music Festival in Riyadh, Dec. 11 to 13.

As with other big-name celebrities who perform in the pariah country, these musicians are likely being paid $1 million (minimum) for their time plus travel and five-star accommodations.

The festival is part of what Human Rights Watch says is a “whitewashing” effort by the country to cover up its prolific record of human rights abuses and “brutal” repression of free speech.

Reps for the three musicians didn’t return emails for comment.

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