{"id":339514,"date":"2026-05-23T17:48:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T12:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=339514"},"modified":"2026-05-23T17:48:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T12:18:36","slug":"skai-jackson-refuses-to-lend-money-to-loved-ones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/23\/skai-jackson-refuses-to-lend-money-to-loved-ones\/","title":{"rendered":"Skai Jackson Refuses To Lend Money To Loved Ones"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>For those who\u2019re in a bind, don\u2019t call <strong>Skai Jackson<\/strong> for money! In a brand new interview, the Disney star revealed that she runs a strict program relating to her funds. So strict that she doesn\u2019t lend out money to anyone\u2014including her best friends or family members. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DYpHqmJOeP-\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><\/blockquote>\n<p>Speaking with Justin Laboy on his \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=chA2_L0oupA&#038;t=1877s\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">The Justin Laboy Show<\/a>,\u201d the \u201cJessie\u201d actress responded to Laboy\u2019s query about how she has developed the flexibility to say no to family and friends who ask her for money. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI just say no,\u201d she said boldly. <\/p>\n<p>\t\t<!-- TargetVideo video matching --><\/p>\n<p>As she went on, Jackson said that continuing the conversation after saying no allows people to imagine there may be room to barter. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor those who just say no, there\u2019s no response. \u2026 It\u2019s identical to, \u2018Oh, well, she said no. Okay,&#8217;\u201d she said. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-skai-jackson-said-it-s-not-her-problem-to-loan-money-to-people-who-may-be-struggling\">Skai Jackson Said It\u2019s Not Her \u2018Problem\u2019 To Loan Money To People Who May Be Struggling<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Through the conversation, Laboy told Jackson that he once needed to navigate a difficult conversation with someone who had asked him for a great amount, specifically $10,000. Laboy explained that he\u2019s tried to \u201cmeet people halfway,\u201d prompting Jackson to fireside back. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou&#8217;ll be able to\u2019t try this,\u201d she said, revealing that she\u2019s only been asked to loan money to individuals with whom she doesn\u2019t have that great a relationship. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cPeople real near me, like my best, best friends, they&#8217;ve never even asked me for money,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cFolks that I haven\u2019t heard from in years are like, \u2018Oh, my automotive [is] not working. Are you able to get me an Uber?\u2019 I\u2019m like, \u2018No, it is best to have considered that,&#8217;\u201d Jackson added before revealing she recently had to inform someone she wasn\u2019t going to send them money. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cSomeone did reach out. They were like, \u2018My brother\u2019s not answering. Are you able to call me an Uber, and I want some food?\u2019 I said, \u2018That\u2019s not my problem,&#8217;\u201d she explained. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-skai-jackson-opens-up-about-spending-money-on-men-when-she-s-in-a-relationship\">Skai Jackson Opens Up About Spending Money On Men When She\u2019s In A Relationship<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"985\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=985,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/skaijackson1-788x985.jpg\" alt=\"Skai Jackson posing on the red carpet. \" class=\"wp-image-803728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=985,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/skaijackson1-788x985.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428,height=535,fit=crop,quality=75,gravity=auto,metadata=none,format=auto,onerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/skaijackson1-428x535.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Staying on the subject of cash, Laboy asked Jackson whether she\u2019d consider herself to be a \u201ctrick\u201d when in a relationship. <\/p>\n<p>For many who could also be unfamiliar, a trick, on this context, is a one that spends an amazing deal of cash on someone in hopes of securing a relationship. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo,\u201d Jackson said assuredly before revealing that she\u2019s only spent money on partners for special occasions, similar to birthdays. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo, I\u2019ll do nice things,\u201d she said. \u201cYou already know, if it\u2019s a dinner, I would pay for the bill. Not each time, though, in fact. That\u2019s crazy.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI like doing birthday gifts, I&#8217;ll say that,\u201d she said before revealing that she\u2019s spent a fairly penny prior to now on shoes for a certain someone\u2019s special occasion. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jackson-isn-t-the-only-celebrity-who-has-said-no-to-family-members-asking-for-money\">Jackson Isn\u2019t The Only Celebrity Who Has Said No To Family Members Asking For Money<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hart to Heart | Jay-Z on How Muhammad Ali Taught Him Confidence\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kMzk9n1sIrU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Jackson\u2019s philosophy around money isn\u2019t unique to her. In 2022, billionaire rapper Jay-Z stirred up a little bit of chaos after appearing to say he wouldn\u2019t loan his cousin $4,800 to assist them start a business. <\/p>\n<p>On Kevin Hart\u2019s \u201cHeart to Hart\u201d podcast, the \u201cTom Ford\u201d rapper said he often has to have conversations with members of the family about money, even during joyous occasions similar to the vacation season. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou&#8217;ve cousins, you gotta go home for Thanksgiving, and persons are talking to you want Kevin Hart, and also you\u2019re going home for solace,\u201d he said. \u201cYou wish family, you\u2019re going home for peace of mind, and also you got your cousins in your grandma\u2019s lounge saying, \u2018Yo, man, I got this play. For those who just give me $4,800, I could make you $2 million.\u2019\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Jay-Z went on to say he had a tricky conversation along with his cousin after their request, implying he also said no.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou want, \u2018It don\u2019t work like that.\u2019 And also you gotta explain to him, \u2018Life isn\u2019t like that. Money isn\u2019t free, and nobody\u2019s giving out opportunities.\u2019 If it sounds too good to be true, it&#8217;s,\u201d he said.  <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@breakfastclubam\/video\/7286087735905914142\" data-video-id=\"7286087735905914142\" style=\"max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;\">\n<section> <a title=\"@breakfastclubam\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@breakfastclubam?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">@breakfastclubam<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udea8 #Jayz is getting backlash for refusing to loan his cousin $4,800\u2026 what\u2019s your take \ud83d\udc40 let\u2019s discuss \u2b07\ufe0f . Follow @breakfastclubam \ud83d\udcfa<\/p>\n<p> <a title=\"\u266c original sound - The Breakfast Club\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7286087881762818846?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">\u266c original sound \u2013 The Breakfast Club<\/a> <\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Popular podcasters Charlamagne Tha God and the remainder of the \u201cBreakfast Club\u201d crew weighed in on Jay-Z\u2019s comments, prompting social media users to share their thoughts on the matter. <\/p>\n<p>One netizen said that they agreed with Jay-Z, writing, \u201c[He\u2019s not wrong]! Don\u2019t count my pockets.\u201d One other user said, \u201cIt\u2019s like winning the lottery\u2026 everyone wants a hand out.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s never in regards to the money, it\u2019s the principle,\u201d a 3rd said. \u201cOnce people start to grasp that, these kinds of convos can be irrelevant.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Jackson\u2019s statements received the same response, considering one user commented, \u201cI\u2019m very giving, but people will drain your pockets to a hole in the event you allow them to.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>A second said, \u201cShe not improper. She worked for it, it\u2019s hers. Can\u2019t be entitled to people\u2019s money.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>However the comments weren\u2019t all positive, as one user suggested that Jackson was out of line for refusing to get someone an Uber after they needed transportation. \u201cShorty whilin,\u201d someone said, while one other said, \u201cAn Uber tho\u2026 that\u2019s tousled, couldn\u2019t try this to my folks.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For those who\u2019re in a bind, don\u2019t call Skai Jackson for money! In a brand new interview, the Disney star revealed that she runs a strict program relating to her funds. So strict that she doesn\u2019t lend out money to anyone\u2014including her best friends or family members. 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