If you’re in a bind, don’t call Skai Jackson for money! In a new interview, the Disney star revealed that she runs a strict program when it comes to her finances. So strict that she doesn’t lend out money to anyone—including her best friends or loved ones.
Speaking with Justin Laboy on his “The Justin Laboy Show,” the “Jessie” actress responded to Laboy’s question about how she has developed the ability to say no to friends and family who ask her for money.
“I just say no,” she said boldly.
As she went on, Jackson said that continuing the conversation after saying no allows people to believe there is room to negotiate.
“If you just say no, there’s no response. … It’s just like, ‘Oh, well, she said no. Okay,’” she said.
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During the conversation, Laboy told Jackson that he once had to navigate a challenging conversation with someone who had asked him for a large amount, specifically $10,000. Laboy explained that he’s tried to “meet people halfway,” prompting Jackson to fire back.
“You can’t do that,” she said, revealing that she’s only been asked to loan money to people with whom she doesn’t have that great a relationship.
“People real close to me, like my best, best friends, they have never even asked me for money,” she said.
“People that I haven’t heard from in years are like, ‘Oh, my car [is] not working. Can you get me an Uber?’ I’m like, ‘No, you should have thought about that,’” Jackson added before revealing she recently had to tell someone she wasn’t going to send them money.
“Someone did reach out. They were like, ‘My brother’s not answering. Can you call me an Uber, and I need some food?’ I said, ‘That’s not my problem,’” she explained.
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Staying on the topic of money, Laboy asked Jackson whether she’d consider herself to be a “trick” when in a relationship.
For those who may be unfamiliar, a trick, in this context, is a person who spends a great deal of money on someone in hopes of securing a relationship.
“No,” Jackson said assuredly before revealing that she’s only spent money on partners for special occasions, such as birthdays.
“No, I’ll do nice things,” she said. “You know, if it’s a dinner, I might pay for the bill. Not every time, though, of course. That’s crazy.”
“I love doing birthday gifts, I will say that,” she said before revealing that she’s spent a pretty penny in the past on shoes for a certain someone’s special day.
Jackson Isn’t The Only Celebrity Who Has Said No To Family Members Asking For Money
Jackson’s philosophy around money isn’t unique to her. In 2022, billionaire rapper Jay-Z stirred up a bit of chaos after appearing to say he wouldn’t loan his cousin $4,800 to help them start a business.
On Kevin Hart’s “Heart to Hart” podcast, the “Tom Ford” rapper said he often has to have conversations with family members about money, even during joyous occasions such as the holiday season.
“You have cousins, you gotta go home for Thanksgiving, and people are talking to you like Kevin Hart, and you’re going home for solace,” he said. “You want family, you’re going home for peace of mind, and you got your cousins in your grandma’s living room saying, ‘Yo, man, I got this play. If you just give me $4,800, I could make you $2 million.’”
Jay-Z went on to say he had a tough conversation with his cousin after their request, implying he also said no.
“You like, ‘It don’t work like that.’ And you gotta explain to him, ‘Life isn’t like that. Money isn’t free, and no one’s giving out opportunities.’ If it sounds too good to be true, it is,” he said.
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Popular podcasters Charlamagne Tha God and the rest of the “Breakfast Club” crew weighed in on Jay-Z’s comments, prompting social media users to share their thoughts on the matter.
One netizen said that they agreed with Jay-Z, writing, “[He’s not wrong]! Don’t count my pockets.” Another user said, “It’s like winning the lottery… everyone wants a hand out.”
“It’s never about the money, it’s the principle,” a third said. “Once people start to understand that, these types of convos will be irrelevant.”
Jackson’s statements received a similar reaction, considering one user commented, “I’m very giving, but people will drain your pockets to a hole if you allow them to.”
A second said, “She not wrong. She worked for it, it’s hers. Can’t be entitled to people’s money.”
But the comments weren’t all positive, as one user suggested that Jackson was out of line for refusing to get someone an Uber when they needed transportation. “Shorty whilin,” someone said, while another said, “An Uber tho… that’s messed up, couldn’t do that to my folks.”
