Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has addressed widespread claims that he is "stingy," insisting that his reluctance to give money isn’t out of selfishness.

Speaking on the +444 Podcast, which aired on X on February 26, 2025, Sarkodie revealed that some relatives and acquaintances take offense when he declines their financial requests, even if he believes they are unwarranted.

He clarified that his decision to offer financial assistance is based on necessity rather than obligation, emphasizing that he only provides support when he deems it genuinely justified.

“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

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. 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 shared 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.