Ghanaian rapper Medikal has made a statement about fame and wealth that has drawn massive attention on social media.
In a post shared on X on September 17, 2026, the rapper noted that he would choose wealth over fame, stressing that being famous without money comes with its own challenges.
According to the rapper, nothing is appealing about enjoying fame while struggling financially.
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“I’d rather be rich than famous because there’s nothing worse than being famous and broke,” he said.
The statement has since attracted reactions from social media users, with some agreeing with the rapper’s perspective on fame and wealth.
Some online users noted that they would equally prefer to be financially comfortable rather than famous but broke.
Read the post below:
I’d rather be rich than famous because there’s nothing worse than being famous and broke.
— Medikalbyk (@Medikalbyk) September 15, 2026 JHM/EBSource: www.ghanaweb.com