A few weeks ago I shared an article about a quiet but serious clash behind the Nu Look MSG event. It was not about the music, the sound, or the date. It was about a logo on a flyer.

The disagreement, according to my source, was simple on the surface. Promoter Richard Urbain, linked with Venus International, wanted his logo on the official The Theater at Madison Square Garden flyer. Arly Lariviere did not. Arly felt Richard was too divisive and that his name on the flyer could scare some people away from buying tickets.

When that first article came out, Richard was not happy at all. He reached out to me angry, questioning the story and pushing back hard. I told him I was not changing what I wrote, because I trusted my source.

Now the official Nu Look MSG flyer is out, and there is no Venus International logo on it. The same detail my source gave me weeks ago is now in plain sight. In this follow up, I will walk you through what happened, why it matters, and what it says about trust and reporting in the Haitian music scene.

Quick Recap: How the Richard Urbain and Arly Lariviere Disagreement Started

The story started with one simple question behind closed doors: who gets space on the Nu Look Madison Square Garden flyer?

Nu Look is a big name. Madison Square Garden is a big stage. Every logo on that flyer has weight. It tells fans and partners who is inside the camp and who is not.

My source told me that Richard, tied to Venus International, expected his logo to be on the official flyer. In his mind, he helped, he was involved, and he wanted that to show. Arly, on the other hand, did not want the Venus International logo on any official material.

The core of the tension was not about the event itself. It was about image. Arly felt that having Richard’s brand front and center would divide people and could slow down ticket sales. That is what I reported in my first article.

Who Richard Urbain and Venus International Are in the Haitian Music Scene

Richard Urbain’s name rings out mostly on the business side. He is tied to Venus International, a promotion or production label that pushes parties, events, and artists.

Promoters like Richard live on visibility. Every time their logo shows up on a flyer, it sends a message. It says, “I helped make this happen, We are different” That proof can help with future deals, sponsors, and artist bookings.

Now picture that in the context of The theater at Madison Square Garden. A Nu Look show at MSG is not a small ballroom party. It is a trophy event. So for a promoter or partner, having a logo on that flyer is like having a frame on a wall of fame. That is why Richard cared so much.

Why Arly Lariviere Did Not Want the Venus International Logo on the Nu Look MSG Flyer

According to my source, Arly saw the situation very differently.

He felt that Richard’s name was divisive. In simple words, that means some people rock with him and some people really do not. There is history, there are strong opinions, and there is drama that comes with his brand.

In a case like this, it turns into a branding issue. Arly’s job, as the face of Nu Look, is to protect the group’s image and fill seats. If he believes one logo might push some fans away, then that logo becomes a risk.

So in Arly’s view, this was not a personal insult. It was business. He wanted the official flyer to reflect a clean, focused picture of Nu Look at MSG, without extra noise or conflict connected to any one promoter.

Behind the Scenes: How the First Article Triggered Richard Urbain’s Angry Response

Once my first article went live, the quiet backstage story became public. That is when the phone started buzzing.

In tight music circles, stories spread fast. People talk in private, then posts and comments add fuel. When you write about conflicts between strong personalities, the emotions are real. Nobody likes to feel like they are painted as the problem.

Richard’s reaction showed how sensitive these topics are. For him, the story did not just touch his feelings, it touched his name, his brand, and how people see Venus International in the Haitian music community.

Richard Urbain Reaches Out: What He Wanted You to Change

After the article was shared, Richard reached out to me, and he was clearly angry.

He questioned the story and the source. He did not like the idea that the public would think Arly saw him as divisive. From his side, he wanted to push back on any version that made him look like a reason people would not support the show.

I am not going to share private words. That is not how I work. What I can say is that the tone was hot, and the message was clear. He wanted the story to change, or at least soften, to protect his name and the Venus International brand.

Why I Refused to Change the Story and Stood by Your Source

Facing that kind of pressure is part of reporting, especially when the subject feels powerful or loud.

My rule is simple: I do not publish if I do not trust my source. Before that first article came out, I checked what I could. The information lined up. The story made sense with the players involved and how this industry moves.

So when Richard got angry, I listened, but I did not rewrite history. I told him I stood by my source. Not out of ego, but out of duty to the truth as I had it at that moment.

If a detail turns out wrong, I have no issue correcting it. That is part of honest work. But I will not change a story just because someone yells.

The Official Nu Look MSG Flyer Drops: What It Proves and What It Leaves Out

Fast forward to today. The official Nu Look Madison Square Garden flyer is finally out for everyone to see.

The first thing I looked for was the set of logos at the bottom. I wanted to know if my source had it right or if I would need to come back to you with a correction.

What did the flyer show? No Venus International logo. The official artwork matched the detail that started this whole thing. The same detail Richard wanted off the record is now confirmed by the public flyer.

No Venus International Logo on the Official Flyer: Reading Between the Lines

The flyer is clean and bold, built around Nu Look and the MSG brand name. You can see who the event is about right away.

But if you know the story, what you notice just as much is who is not there. Venus International is missing. No logo, no small credit, nothing.

For outside fans, that might not seem like a big deal. For people inside the scene, that absence speaks loud. It supports what my source said, that Arly did not want Venus International on the official material. It does not mean Arly hates Richard. It does show that Arly was ready to protect the event image, even if that meant saying no to one promoter’s logo.

Richard Urbain’s Unofficial Flyer: Why He Created His Own Version

After the official art dropped without Venus International, Richard took a different path. He put out his own flyer, an unofficial version that includes the Venus International logo.

Why would a promoter do that?

A flyer with your logo tells clubs, artists, and sponsors that you are still at the center of big projects. It is also a way to save face. If someone feels pushed to the side in the official story, they might build their own story where their role looks stronger.

Richard’s unofficial flyer shows the split in this situation. On one side, there is the official event image that Arly and the Nu Look camp signed off on. On the other side, there is Richard’s personal branding, where he wants the public to see Venus International linked to MSG, no matter what the official team decided.

What This Nu Look MSG Flyer Story Says About Trust, Branding, and Reporting

This story is bigger than one missing logo. It shows how music, business, and media all mix together.

Artists and bands protect their brand. Promoters protect their name. Reporters protect their sources. When those three worlds cross, you get clashes like this one.

Artist Image and Event Flyers: Why Every Logo and Name Matters

A flyer is not just a pretty picture for Instagram. It is a business card for an event.

Every logo on that image carries a message. It can mean money, support, partnership, or co-sign. For a big show like Nu Look at MSG, each logo can affect:

• Sponsors, who look at who is involved

• Fans, who judge the vibe and drama around the show

• Media, who watch for who is in and who is out

From that angle, Arly’s choice makes sense. He wanted a flyer that protects Nu Look’s image, keeps the focus on the music, and avoids any logo that might spark old fights or fan boycotts.

Standing Your Ground as a Reporter When Sources Push Back

This whole situation tested my simple rule: I never report if I do not trust my source.

When Richard reacted, it would have been easy to water down the story just to keep the peace. But that is how you lose reader trust. My job is not to be a publicist for any camp. It is to share what is really going on, as best as I can confirm it.

For readers, there are two easy lessons here:

• Pay attention to how stories grow over time

• Watch how later facts, like an official flyer, line up with early reports

Sometimes the first time you see the truth, it is in a quiet article. Weeks later, the proof shows up right in front of your eyes in a picture or a post.

This Nu Look MSG flyer drama started with one disagreement over one logo. Richard Urbain wanted Venus International on the official art. Arly Lariviere, according to my source, felt that logo was too risky for ticket sales and the group’s image.

Richard got angry at my first article, reached out, and pushed for changes. I stood by the story. When the official flyer came out with no Venus International logo, then Richard responded with his own flyer, the picture matched the original report.

The point here is not to crown a winner. It is to show how ego, branding, and business mix in music, and how solid sources and patience matter when you report on that mix. Keep watching how the Nu Look MSG event plays out, and next time you see a flyer or a post, look a little closer at which names are there and which ones are not.