Today we take it back to 2004 with a classic from Kanye West- All Falls Down. This song is truly timeless as Kanye speaks about the financial pitfalls many of us make including making bad spending decisions, hustling while in school, making choices to please family, budgeting and much more. Stay tuned as we dissect the Message in the Music. 

Message In The Music

Kanye West - All Falls Down

In todays episode we discuss The Queen B Beyonce's song ApeShit. In 2018 Beyonce and Jay Z flexed a bit talking about their cars, flights and lavish lifestyle. But as always the Carters had a deeper message within the music. We will discuss the gender pay gap, receiving equity as payment, salary negotiations and much more.

The Queen B Beyonce - Ape$hit

Today we discuss The Story of O.J from Jay Zs 4:44 album. The Story of O.J  is most popular for its references of credit and the notorious neighborhood Dumbo in New York but if you listen a little closer our Uncle Jay speaks about financial mistakes that we as a community continuously make and even speaks about some of his own triumphs and downfalls while on the journey to building generational wealth.   In todays episode we discuss everything from investments, buying back the block, appreciation, credit and much more! 

Uncle Jay Z - 4:44 The Story of O.J.

We kick this series off with none other than our angel Nipsey Hussle and his song Rap Niggas.  Throughout the song Neighborhood Nip raps about the difference between him and other rappers from him traveling, and shopping to him opening TRUST ACCOUNTS and handling his TAX AFFAIRS. In this episode we touch on the importance of tax planning, consequences of not paying taxes, and uses of different trust accounts. 

The Late Great Nipsey Hussle - Rap Niggas

Welcome to Message in the Music Hosted by Dominique Stapleton aka @Ms___Stapleton.   I am CEO and Founder of Stapling Success, which is a credit consulting and financial education firm for athletes. In episode 1 we dive into the What and Why of Message in the Music. 

Welcome to Message in the Music Hosted by @Ms___Stapleton

Welcome to Message In The Music! Get ready as we bring combine your favorite songs and finances. Artist such as Rick Ross, Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Nipsey Hussle and many more drop financial language, tips, and secrets, that you may or may not have caught while listening and we are here to analyze and break down the "Message In The Music"

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Message In The Music

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