Mike Jones Accused of Faking Big Concert Offer to Deflect Crowd Size Criticism
Mike Jones, the Houston rapper best known for his hit “Still Tippin’,” has found himself in hot water after being accused of fabricating a lucrative concert offer to silence trolls who’ve made fun of his small crowds. The drama started when Mike Jones posted a screenshot of an alleged text message exchange on Instagram. In the conversation, a person supposedly offers him $100,000 to perform at their son’s Bar Mitzvah.
In the screenshot, the text reads: “Is $100,000 enough to get you to perform for my son’s Bar Mitzvah?” To which Mike Jones responded, “What’s the date of the event, and we can make that happen for the $100,000.”
Mike Jones’ Social Media Clapback
The rapper used this supposed offer to respond to his critics and to remind everyone of the power of his famous phone number lyric from the song “Back Then.” He posted the screenshot along with a message, saying, “The power of this 281-330-8004, see some of y’all might have thought it was a gimmick but most of my supporters understood and understand why I gave out the # in the first place!!”
Jones continued by explaining that the phone number, which he made public in the mid-2000s, allowed fans to contact him directly, ensuring they wouldn’t fall victim to “janky promoters” or fake shows. “In 2025, they hitting the 281-330-8004 # for a bar mitzvah so yea we doing that!”
He even poked fun at the critics who mocked him for performing in front of a small crowd at a daytime event last year, adding, “So if y’all only see 5 or 50 people there lol that’s what that’s for lmao #PaidVacations even when nobody there lol.”
Suspicion Grows Around the Alleged $100,000 Offer
While Mike Jones seemed to be using the offer to brag about his success, fans quickly pointed out inconsistencies that raised doubts about its authenticity. One follower noted that the number the text was sent from appeared to be Mike Jones’ own phone number, asking, “How’s that the number you got but they texting you?”
Furthermore, the misspelling of “Bar Mitzvah” in the text seemed highly suspicious to many fans. They pointed out that anyone willing to spend $100,000 on a private performance would likely have their messages proofread, and such a glaring error would not be overlooked. One fan pointed out, “Anyone having a Bar-Mitzvah for their son and spending 100k would spell it properly.”
More Alleged Concert Offers Raise Eyebrows
In an attempt to validate his claims, Jones posted additional screenshots showing concert offers, including one from Hawaii. This offer allegedly included $25,000 for the performance, plus $10,000 for travel and accommodations. In his post, Jones took another jab at the critics, writing, “Rather it’s 1 person or 8,000 people, that price don’t CHANGE!!”
He added that critics only focus on his “light” shows, ignoring the packed concerts. “I would love to see what y’all make per show, per event, per anything! Just know every time y’all post the private light shows, I still got paid. We in 2025 and you see the offers!”
The Bigger Picture: Jones Defends His Career
While fans are divided on the legitimacy of these offers, Mike Jones remains adamant about his worth and the ongoing demand for his performances. Despite the controversy surrounding his crowd sizes, Jones asserts that his value hasn’t diminished and that he continues to secure high-paying offers.
This situation underscores the challenges that come with public scrutiny, especially for celebrities whose careers are sometimes judged by the size of their audience rather than their talent or the value of their performances. Whether or not these claims are true, Mike Jones remains confident in his ability to command substantial fees for his shows.
