Eminem once admitted he’s ‘not particularly’ fond of spending money — what to learn from his thrifty tendencies
Eminem stands out in the realm of rap not only for his lyrical prowess but also for his distinct approach to money.
While most hip hop stars flaunt their wealth with flashy cars and flamboyant jewelry, Eminem (aka. Marshall Mathers) once admitted to Anderson Cooper that he is “not particularly” fond of spending money.
With 15 Grammy awards to his name and a net worth estimated by Celebrity Net Worth at $250 million, Eminem’s ability to live below his means is a powerful life lesson for anyone seeking to build wealth.
Eminem’s not about ‘Lose Yourself’
While he talks about losing himself in his music through his lyrics, Eminem certainly isn’t losing himself to consumerism. In fact, he told Cooper that he consulted his money manager about whether or not he could afford to buy an expensive watch even after selling millions of albums.
“I think it was a Rolex,” he said. “They make fun of me for it… but the whole money thing, all that stuff was brand new to me.”
He doesn’t even wear the Rolex in order to avoid scratches and was instead wearing a $100 G-Shock watch during the interview.
This isn’t the first time Eminem has discussed his spending habits. In a 2010 interview with the New York Times, he described how dedicated he was to living below his means: “I save a lot of money by not buying drugs anymore,” he said. “I invest. I always try to be smart. I try to treat all the money I’m making like it’s the last time I’m going to make it.”
Ed Sheeran, another Grammy award winner, is also famous for his frugal spending habits. “You never want to be wasteful,” he told the Irish Examiner, explaining that he still uses his student bank account and gives himself “an allowance” to manage a tight budget. His net worth is estimated to be over $200 million as well, according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
To be fair, being frugal isn’t the only reason why Eminem and Sheeran are fabulously wealthy. They leveraged their unique talents to sell music to millions of fans across the world. But their budgets could have some lessons for ordinary, non-celebrities like us.
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