Mike Jones, the Houston rapper known for his iconic track “Still Tippin’,” finds himself in the spotlight again—but not for his music. Recently, Jones shared a screenshot of an alleged text exchange on Instagram, claiming a $100,000 offer to perform at a bar mitzvah.
While he used the supposed message to silence critics mocking him for performing to small crowds, the post quickly sparked skepticism among fans.
The screenshot featured a message asking, “Is $100,000 enough to get you to perform for my son’s bar mitzvah?” to which Jones replied, “What’s the date of the event and we can make that happen for $100,000.” Accompanying the image, Jones defended his career and his once-viral phone number lyric from “Back Then.” He wrote, “The power of 281-330-8004. Some thought it was a gimmick, but my supporters understood why I shared it—to avoid shady promoters and stay connected with my fans.”
Jones doubled down, emphasizing that the number remains relevant in 2025, claiming it’s how he landed the supposed bar mitzvah offer. He also addressed a viral video of him performing for a sparse crowd, saying, “Even when it’s five or 50 people, I’m still paid. That’s a #PaidVacation, even when nobody’s there.”
However, fans were quick to point out inconsistencies in his post. They noticed the text appeared to originate from Jones’ own phone number, raising doubts about the authenticity of the exchange. Many also flagged the misspelling of “bar mitzvah” as “barmizfa,” calling it uncharacteristic of someone spending $100,000 on such an event. Others questioned the plausibility of the fee, with one commenter noting, “$100k usually gets you artists like Suicideboys, Beach House, or Meek Mill. It’s hard to believe this for a private gig.”
Jones followed up by sharing additional alleged concert offers, including a $25,000 proposal for a performance in Hawaii, along with $10,000 for travel and accommodations. In his caption, he fired back at detractors, writing, “While y’all make fun of light shows, just know the price doesn’t change. In fact, it’s going up. Y’all post the empty events but ignore the packed ones. Either way, I’m still getting paid.”
The former Swishahouse artist closed with a challenge to critics: “I’d love to see what y’all make per event. Keep laughing, but I’m laughing last. Offers keep coming, and I’m still here.” Whether the claims hold up or not, Mike Jones continues to ride the wave of controversy, keeping his name in the conversation, even in 2025.
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