Court documents have surfaced in the DOJ's antitrust case against Live Nation, revealing a 2022 Slack exchange between two of the company's regional ticketing directors.

Ben Baker and Jeff Weinhold discussed charging fans exorbitant prices for parking and lawn chair rentals.

The tone was revelatory, with Baker floating VIP parking priced at $250 per spot and boasting about taking advantage of customers.

Judge Aran Subramanian ordered the release of the full documents, revealing Live Nation's true colors in price gouging.

The company has since denied any wrongdoing, attributing it to a junior staffer having an informal conversation with a friend.

However, sources indicate Baker was head of ticketing for Venue Nation division and due to testify this week.

Meanwhile, 27 states have filed parallel legal actions against Live Nation, further complicating the situation.

As Live Nation attempts to reach a settlement with the DOJ, their reputation hangs in the balance.