Netizens React To Billionaire Jay-Z's Refusal to Lend Cousin GH¢55k: “He Must Really Hate Him”

Netizens React To Billionaire Jay-Z's Refusal to Lend Cousin GH¢55k: “He Must Really Hate Him”

  • Jay-Z has opened up about how having money can lead to awkward conversations with family members
  • The multi-billionaire rapper was speaking with Kevin Hart when he revealed he once refused to lend his cousin GH¢55k ($4,800)
  • The shocking revelation has social media users divided, with some people thinking he is a stingy man
Rapper, Jay-Z at Game One of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Centre between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics in California, and game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Atlanta Hawks during the 2022 Play-In Tournament, Georgia.
Jay-Z has surprised social media by revealing how being wealthy can ruin family relations. Images: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images, Paras Griffin/Getty Images
Source: UGC

American rapper and businessman Jay-Z dropped a bombshell when speaking about how family relations are affected when one is as wealthy as he is.

Jay-Z reveals how he refused to lend his cousin money

In an interview with Kevin Hart, he explained how going home for special holidays will be met by encounters where relatives will manipulate rich people to invest in their business ideas.

Hip-hop online magazine @DailyLoud reported the excerpt of the interview on the X app (Twitter) and captioned it's post:

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"JAY-Z says he refused to lend cousin $4,800."

Watch the video reshared by user @Shtrafi below:

Social media reacts to Jay-Z's sentiments on borrowing family money

Reacting to the shocking revelation made by the husband to the world's superstar, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, social media users were divided in their response:

@hcanes100 was satisfied:

"His money, ain't no one's business how he chooses to spend it or not."

@Naija_Analyst concluded:

"Well, there should be reasons cause if not then it's just greediness."

@widdy_eth understood:

"I wouldn’t lend my cousin $4,800 either."

@ThatDudeTaco said:

"Teaching his family to get it on their own. I like it."

@BarcodeOC was convinced:

"Jay-Z annual income is estimated at 150 million, roughly 411k a day! He must really hate that cousin lol!"

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@shukrani__ explained:

"Just because someone has it doesn't mean they have to share it with you."

@Famekom was annoyed:

"Jay out here acting like Trump to his family.‍"

@iDunDoDrugsss was disgusted:

"A man worth over 2 BILLION, that’s like 50 cents to him, cheap man."

Jay-Z's net worth rises to over GH¢30 billion

In other related stories, YEN.com.gh reported Jay-Z has been named the richest rapper alive and his business moves have earned him the respect of many.

The rapper's wealth soared to more than double what he was worth last year due to his brands outside of music.

Hip-hop fans discussed Jay-Z's wealth on social media and many said his life story is inspirational.

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Source: Briefly.co.za

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Berlinda Entsie (Copy Editor) Berlinda Entsie is a Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh. She has worked as a proofreader and editor since 2016. Berlinda has over 5 years' experience editing and writing for leading publications in Ghana. She previously worked with Graphic Communications Group LTD, Business Insider SSA and Pulse.com.gh. She obtained a B.A in English Studies from the Methodist University College in 2016 and a Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the GH Media School in 2019. Reach out to her via berlinda.entsie@yen.com.gh

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David Aboagye (Editor) David Kodjo Oke Aboagye has over 4 years of experience in SMM and journalism and serves as the Community Manager and Editor at YEN. His academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Design from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, awarded in the year 2020. David contributed his expertise to the Multimedia Group Limited (comprising Joy FM and JoyNews). Email: david.aboagye@yen.com.gh

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