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Lil Pump has undoubtedly released his most recent video for the track “TBP” and it’s a great watch. Dancing along with his Latino fans and speculating about yet another number one hit, he is seen liberally throwing around 2000 peso Colombian bills in one of the scenes of the video, which has caused quite a stir on the internet. The occurrence left a mark and received varied responses from the users of social media.
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The artist, who is actually named Gazzy Garcia, was overjoyed and shared his joy through a bilingual caption. He declared that he is very thankful for his Latino support and is confident that this song will also arrive at the number one spot. The atmosphere of the video is indeed a very lively party with the money-throwing act being the most controversial part and yet the one that captures a wide range of responses from the public.
Choosing the currency has been one of the main points for discussion. A user pinpointed the denomination and said, “Very smooth, billions of 2 thousand Colombian pesos, 50 cents in dollar haha.” This was a comment on the low worth of the notes compared to US currency which keeps coming back in the section of comments. A different commentator went against the choice of the rappers directly asking, “At least 50 dollar bills but why 2 thousand? Nooo, bro! It wasn’t like that!”
The discussion was not only turning but some users were standing up to the show off. One of them thought that “The large denominations are used for something more,” implying that the small ones are alright for such shows. Another user who was a bit more critical of the entire drama stated, “The girls are just so cringe, this whole thing is,” and expressed his feeling of being embarrassed with the video content.
The comments were also about Lil Pump’s life that is full of trouble and ups and downs concerning love. One user joked, “The girl he was with in 7th grade will not appreciate this one,” while another said, “This weekend he will be feeling down over someone he hardly remembers.” The comments revealed that fans often associate the rapper’s extravagant public displays with his personal life and emotional state.
The ethical side of the controversial money scene also came up. A viewer claimed, “I am one of your fans and I like your music but if you have so much money why don’t you help the needy families living on streets instead of throwing the money to the air? The point is that you won’t take any of that with you to heaven, so…” This was a very serious and different viewpoint compared to the usual fun and partying atmosphere of the video.
A Portuguese commenter pointed out, “The arousal ends but the money doesn’t run out,” suggesting that the whole idea of infinite resources inspired him. Another guy made a suggestion referring to the location of the money-throwing activity by saying “Go to the club and spray the money nah, not at home bro,” indicating the wrong place of the money-throwing action
Among the comments, there have also been comparisons to other celebrities, “Each day he is even more similar to Jaden Smith,” one comment compared their outrageous public personalities. There were also statements from fans about the mere entertainment value of the whole situation, for example, one wrote, “Pump always having fun, wish I could hang with this dude,” thus acknowledging the rapper’s carefree personality.
The value of the money was still a source of jokes with a user giving the calculations, “I can make 3 bags which is therefore worth 150 dollars to fill 3 bags with 500 thousand pesos, I throw a real party hahahaha,” thus putting the monetary show in an everyday context. Another one just said “They are two Colombian pesos,” emphasizing the US dollar equal to the minimum.
Lil Pump, who became famous in 2017 with the song “Gucci Gang,” has not given up on his income-centered and partying murder that cannot be overlooked. The rapper recently reunited with Smokepurpp for a new track. The new clip is like a bridge that has the different connections with Latino audience but at the same time it is light and fun. The reactions to the money scene are also indicators of how different kinds of admiration and criticism can come along with such displays especially when the value of currency becomes part of the discussion.
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The mixed reactions from the audience to Lil Pump’s latest visual release are a clear sign that even with colorful music videos and luxurious lifestyle, the viewers are still divided on the message that lies behind the wealth displays. While some fans appreciate the over-the-top exaggeration, others ponder over the practicality and ethics of such spectacles. This isn’t the first time Lil Pump has offered money in a viral challenge. The discussion around “TBP” is growing as more viewers get involved and reveal their opinions on the rapper’s new creative style. He has also previously offered significant rewards to find a mystery woman.
