Fat Joe Lashes Out At Money Challenge Participants: "F*ck Is Wrong With You"

BY Erika Marie 10.8K Views
Link Copied to Clipboard!
Phillip Faraone / Stringer / Getty Images
Fat Joe
The rapper believes people posing with stacks of cash are just asking for the authorities to come knocking.

Nick Cannon jumped into the Money Challenge to remind the world that the "IRS Is Watchin," but his message seems to have gone ignored. Thanks to NBA YoungBoy, dozens of people, including celebrities, have added their takes to the growing social media challenge that finds people spelling out brief messages with cash. This flex is typically done with $100 bills, but Fat Joe can't believe that so many folks are giving the government a front-row seat to their cash flow.

First, Fat Joe let it be known that Busy Bee, an OG Hip Hop artist from New York, was the first to launch the Money Message trend when he spelled his name out in cash in the classic film Wild Style. After getting that out of the way, Joe had a few words for artists participating in this trend and showing off their stacks of cash.

Nicholas Hunt / Staff / Getty Images

"I dare you to look down my Instagram,  or anywhere on social media, and see if Fat Joe has ever pulled out a one hundred dollar bill," said the rapper. "One! And then these people, when they get caught... You told on yourself."

"You ain't never had a legit job in your life. You writing your names with mountains of money," he continued. "F*ck is wrong with you?! Nick Cannon said, 'IRS is watchin'.' F*ckin' right!... In fact, all they gotta do is hashtag Money Challenge. 'Alright, who's Loco32? Who's JonJon33?'... There's no explanation. You got money, you got money. Don't do it to yourself."

Several people seemingly cosigned Fat Joe's sentiments. Check out his clip below and let us know if you agree or disagree.



About The Author
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.

Comments 8
Page was generated in 0.35283422470093