We Don't Call That Money Over Here: Rappers Who Violated Hov's Rule
We Don’t Call That Money Over Here: 15 Rappers Who Violated Hov’s Money Phone Rule - Page 15
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Here’s A Gallery Of Rapper’s Who Like To Flaunt Their Cash For Everybody To See
Since the release of ‘4:44,’ everyone has been bossing up and absorbing the knowledge the all-powerful Shawn Carter dropped on us throughout the album. One bar getting virtually every rapper’s panties in a bunch is the following lyric from “The Story Of O.J.”: “y’all on the ‘Gram holdin’ money to your ear, there’s a disconnect, we don’t call that money over here.”
This shot most likely isn’t about one person in particular, because this practice of rappers flaunting their wealth–especially nowadays with Instagram and other social media venues–is completely ubiquitous. Though many credit (read: fault) the new rappers with pictures holding their entire record deal in cash up to their ear, they definitely aren’t the only culprits. Some legends and older rappers have been known to do the same thing, and catch virtually none of the blame.
Y’all into the money calls, or you with Jay in thinking it’s corny? Let’s take a look at some of your favorite rappers with ever-so-cherished stacks of money, whether making long-distance phone calls or just flaunting in general:
