Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has addressed rumors circulating on social media that label him as a “stingy” celebrity who is unwilling to offer financial assistance.
Speaking on the +444 podcast, shared on X on February 26, 2025, Sarkodie revealed that some of his relatives feel upset when he refuses to provide financial support, even when they believe it is necessary.
He explained that he only extends financial help to people, including family members, if he finds their situation genuinely troubling.
“I always say, ‘I will see what I can do’ when people ask me for money. I am very straightforward about that. My family keeps telling me that my ‘no’ is so firm that they feel offended,” he stated.
“You can ask me for a thousand dollars, and I would say no, but you can ask for fifteen, and I will send it. It depends on what you say and what you need the money for. If I can’t help, of course, I will tell you I can’t do it,” he added.
Sarkodie also recounted how he lost a friendship due to his refusal to offer financial help.
“If someone is mad at you because of that, it means they were not meant to be in your life. There was an incident way back when I had no money. I was just starting my career, and after earning a little, I spent my last money on myself.
“I had nothing left, but I knew I could go to the bank later. Then, a guy walked in and asked for money because he wanted to travel. I told him I didn’t have any, but he refused to believe me. Since then, we have not been on talking terms,” he recounted.
Watch the video below:
“I’ll see what I can do” – Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie jokingly on how he tells people no, when they ask him for money.
He however cleared it up that he’s straight with his no, to an extent where some people are offended by it. pic.twitter.com/pBirHzxoCW
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) February 26, 2025
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