Promoting one's band by being involved in a lawsuit, especially a class action with a high-profile figure like MrBeast, could have both advantageous and detrimental consequences. Here's an exploration of both sides:

### **Advantages (Pluses):**

1. **Publicity Surge**: Association with a lawsuit involving MrBeast, a massively popular YouTuber, could thrust you or your band into the spotlight. Even if the lawsuit is unrelated, media coverage could spark curiosity about your band, leading to increased exposure and a potentially expanded fanbase.

   

2. **Controversial Appeal**: Some audiences are drawn to controversy, and being part of a legal battle can position your band as rebellious or anti-establishment, which may appeal to certain demographic groups. This notoriety could be leveraged for a "bad-boy" image or an edgy persona, depending on your band’s aesthetic.

3. **Sympathy or Support**: If your involvement in the lawsuit is perceived as justified or if you’re seen as the underdog, supporters of your cause might check out your music out of solidarity, especially if the legal battle taps into larger cultural conversations (like labor disputes or unfair treatment).

4. **Legal Precedent Visibility**: If the lawsuit deals with issues that are sympathetic, such as workers’ rights or intellectual property infringements, aligning your band with that cause might bring like-minded individuals to your music as a form of protest or social awareness.

### **Disadvantages (Minuses):**

1. **Negative Association**: If the lawsuit takes a negative turn or public opinion sways against you (or the class action), your band could suffer a backlash. Being involved in a lawsuit, especially one with potential scandalous elements, can overshadow your music and cast your band in an unfavorable light.

2. **Distraction from Music**: Legal battles tend to consume time, energy, and focus. Rather than being known for your music, you risk being known primarily for the lawsuit. Your creative output may take a back seat as the lawsuit becomes a larger part of your identity in the public’s eyes.

3. **Risk of Being Seen as Opportunistic**: Some might view the connection as a ploy for attention, undermining your authenticity. People could perceive that you’re leveraging a legal issue for personal or professional gain rather than focusing on your artistic merits, which may alienate fans.

4. **Tension with Platforms**: If the lawsuit involves a major platform like Amazon or someone with as much clout as MrBeast, you could experience backlash from the tech or entertainment ecosystems you rely on. Being part of such a dispute might limit future opportunities to collaborate with streaming platforms or influencers.

### **Context-Specific Considerations:**

- **Public Messaging**: If the lawsuit centers around background TV work with Amazon, you’d need to carefully manage how your band is represented in public discourse. If the lawsuit appears trivial, it could backfire. If it's about a larger issue, it could work in your favor, depending on the media narrative.

  

- **Longevity**: Lawsuits often have a short shelf-life in the media, so while the band might benefit from temporary buzz, sustaining interest beyond the court proceedings could prove challenging.

In short, it depends largely on how you control the narrative surrounding your involvement, and whether you can skillfully balance public interest in the lawsuit with your music's promotion without being overshadowed by legal matters.