Renowned Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has addressed public perceptions of his spending habits, revealing that his firm stance on financial assistance has often left his family members feeling offended.

Speaking on the +444 podcast, the award-winning musician shared that he does not freely hand out money, even to close relatives, unless 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," Sarkodie stated.

He explained that his decisions are based on necessity rather than emotions, emphasizing that he evaluates each request before deciding whether to provide financial support.

"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.

The rapper also recounted an incident where he lost a friendship due to his refusal to offer financial aid. According to him, a friend had asked for money to travel, but at the time, he had none to spare. His refusal, however, led to a fallout, and they have not spoken since.

"If someone is mad at you because of that, it means they were not meant to be in your life," Sarkodie reflected.

His comments come amid long-standing social media debates about his perceived unwillingness to give out money, a claim he has continuously dismissed.

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“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