DaBaby Lectured By Store Owner After Card Was Mistakenly Declined

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DaBaby recently tried to make a purchase, but he gave the wrong billing zip code for the credit card and

All he wanted to do was buy some items, but instead, DaBaby was given a lecture. The North Carolina artist recently relayed a story on his Instagram where he shared a recent encounter with a man who he attempted to make a large purchase from. A mix-up caused DaBaby's card to be declined, but instead of correcting the situation, the man, who DaBaby refers to as "buddy," told the rapper he should be "embarrassed."

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"[I] ordered som sh*t and paid for it over the phone. The total came out to like, a thousand and twenty-four dollars," the rapper said. "I got the zip code wrong on my billing address. And buddy he cussed me out and called me broke and refused to get the correct zip code from me. He told me, he said, 'Let me give you some advice, brother. If you're gonna steal people's cards and steal people's information, go buy shoes or something that you can resell and get money off of. At least make money. Don't call and try to get a thousand dollars worth of stuff. Like seriously, what are you gonna do with this? What are you doing? I would be embarrassed of myself if I was you."

DaBaby shared that he didn't correct the man on the other end, he just said "okay sir" and ended the conversation. "Never judge a book by its cover," the rapper added. "I ain't even cuss buddy out. I didn't hang up on his, either. I had a heart to heart with him and just... okay brother. You have a good day. I wish you the best of luck with your business. Just called somebody else." Watch DaBaby share his story below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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