Jason Lee is clapping back hard at accusations that he misused $50,000 in city funds during his time as Stockton’s vice mayor to bring Wild ’N Out to town.

The Hollywood Unlocked founder took to Instagram with a fiery statement, calling the claims a “conspiracy” meant to smear his name. According to Lee, the entire event was a labor of love — not a shady money move. “Nick and the Wild ’N Out team came to Stockton as a favor to ME—to turn this city up and prove we deserve world-class partnerships,” he wrote, making it clear that no secret profits were involved.

Jason also defended the city staff who caught heat in the controversy, stressing that they acted with nothing but professionalism.

The matter was even brought before Stockton’s Audit Committee, where — instead of the scandal some expected — Lee says it was met with silence. In fact, city management reportedly praised the Wild ’N Out team for how they handled business, while locals showed nothing but love for the event.