Amid ongoing controversies surrounding Hunter Biden, a new allegation has surfaced that adds another layer of intrigue to his troubled public image. Venture capitalist Shaun Maguire has accused Hunter of failing to pay over $300,000 in rent while living in a Venice, California, property and allegedly attempting to settle the debt with artwork crafted from his own feces.
Maguire, a partner at the investment firm Sequoia, made these claims on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). His post quickly gained attention, both for the shocking nature of the accusation and the broader context of Hunter Biden’s legal and financial troubles.
In the now-viral post, Maguire labeled Hunter an “absolute shit bag” and detailed his experience as the younger Biden’s landlord. According to Maguire, Hunter rented a high-end Venice property from 2019 to 2020 but failed to pay rent for over a year.
“True story,” Maguire wrote. “Hunter was our tenant in Venice, CA. Didn’t pay rent for over a year. Tried to pay w/ art made from his own feces. Absolute shit bag.”
The bizarre claim has sparked both outrage and skepticism online. Some users questioned the veracity of Maguire’s story, while others pointed out that it aligns with Hunter Biden’s history of erratic behavior, as documented in his controversial autobiography Beautiful Things.
Hunter’s finances have been under scrutiny for years, with allegations of tax evasion and other irregularities making headlines. Recently, his father, President Joe Biden, issued a controversial pardon related to some of Hunter’s legal issues, further fueling public debate about perceived double standards in the justice system.
The alleged rent dispute adds another chapter to the younger Biden’s tumultuous personal life, which has included struggles with addiction and a series of legal and ethical controversies.
Maguire’s claims also underscore growing tensions between Hunter Biden and critics who view his actions as emblematic of privilege and a lack of accountability. While no evidence has yet surfaced to corroborate the feces art payment allegation, the story has become a lightning rod for Hunter’s detractors.
As the allegations continue to circulate, neither Hunter Biden nor his representatives have commented on the matter. Whether true or not, the claims highlight the ongoing public fascination with the younger Biden and the scrutiny surrounding his actions.
Yup. True story. Hunter was our tenant in Venice, CA. Didn’t pay rent for over a year. Tried to pay w/ art made from his own feces.
Absolute shit bag.
— Shaun Maguire (@shaunmmaguire) December 2, 2024
When pressed by users for further details, Maguire elaborated: “Indeed, he tried to pay w/ a book of art made from his own feces. But those aren’t worth anything except when money laundering.”
Indeed, he tried to pay w/ a book of art made from his own feces.
But those aren’t worth anything except when money laundering.
— Shaun Maguire (@shaunmmaguire) December 2, 2024
Hunter Biden has previously made headlines for his unconventional art career, selling paintings through a Manhattan gallery for exorbitant prices, often to anonymous buyers, a move criticized for potential ethical concerns and links to political donors.
According to Maguire, the monthly rent for the Venice property was $25,000.
He revealed that his family never received payment for more than a year and that attempts to recover the debt were met with resistance.
Maguire claimed his family felt intimidated, stating: “It’s kind of a scary family to go after.”
He further alleged that Hunter “changed the locks and used Secret Service to enforce” access to the property, effectively barring the Maguire family from their own home.
In response to online comments about the property’s condition, Maguire quipped: “The walls were too high on cocaine to talk.”
The walls were too high on cocaine to talk
— Shaun Maguire (@shaunmmaguire) December 2, 2024
Maguire’s allegations came shortly after Joe Biden issued a sweeping pardon to Hunter, covering any federal crimes committed between January 1, 2014, and December 1, 2024.
Hunter’s pardon is 1000% about covering up Deep State criminality in Ukraine.
Hunter was the Deep State proxy that helped secure and wash funding for Deep State racketeering in Ukraine, including the biolab network, starting in 2014.
EVERYTHING leads back to Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/U3bW2JMrIt
— Clandestine (@WarClandestine) December 2, 2024
This unprecedented move has drawn widespread criticism, with many questioning its implications for justice and accountability.
Maguire addressed the pardon directly, asking on X: “So what happens to the $300k+ in back pay rent that Hunter Biden owes my family from 2019-2020? Is that pardoned now? Thanks Joe.”
So what happens to the $300k+ in back pay rent that Hunter Biden owes my family from 2019-2020?
Is that pardoned now?
Thanks Joe
(This is a true story)
— Shaun Maguire (@shaunmmaguire) December 2, 2024
As of now, Maguire has not provided additional evidence to substantiate his claims, though he assured followers he has “lots of proof” regarding the alleged artwork.
The allegations against Hunter Biden add another layer of controversy to his already contentious history.
While the presidential pardon may shield him from federal legal consequences, questions about his personal conduct and financial dealings continue to fuel public scrutiny.
