Polo G Calls Out Chef Who Accused The Rapper Of Being Cheap

BY Gabriel Bras Nevares
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Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; Rapper Polo G (left) with girlfriend Crystal Blease during the Cincinnati Bengals game against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect
The chef alleged Polo G's cheapness almost made him quit, but Polo's wondering why he's still hung up over a three-month-old encounter.

Polo G has been trying his best to hunker down and focus on his art, letting off a steady stream of new singles this year like last week's "OMG." But he got pulled back on the gossip train this week after a chef who cooked for him accused him of being cheap.

"Come with me to cook for this b***h-a** n***a Polo G. Cheap-a** Chicago lame," Jamal Owens, who goes by Chef Mal, said in a video on Instagram with footage of their meetup. "Cooking for clients who don't respect your value but ask for the most is the absolute worst... These f**k n***as have made me want to quit. Dead-a** [will] look me in my eye and say, 'This is the best vegan food ever,' then try to short me or not tip... Don't let these lame-a** rappers play with you..."

The "Weight On My Shoulders" MC caught wind of this, and responded in various IG Stories caught by DJ Akademiks on the platform. He said this was clout-chasing, as their link-up apparently happened three months ago. "Yo business must not be payin well cuz you ain't runnin yo s**t right you a f***in goofey," Polo wrote.

He also shared alleged text messages with the chef about a payment dispute, with the chef claiming the rapper still owed him money while the Chicago spitter denied it. Polo also called the chef's food "nasty a** vegan food" and said he was only cooking for Polo, not for anyone else like the chef was insinuating.

There were also alleged IG DMs showing how the situation allegedly escalated into threats. We'll see if this just goes by without a hitch or if there's another chapter to the drama.

Polo G Responds To Chef

Elsewhere, Polo G has been staying low-key, which has also led to some confusion from fans. When he expressed disappointment in not receiving an invite to Streamer University, some fans felt like he could be doing more to put himself out there.

Polo G has talked about his struggles with fame, which can include viral flare-ups like this chef situation. But maybe he will bounce back in a big way soon.

About The Author
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a staff writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH while completing his B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication at The George Washington University in the summer of 2022. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gabriel treasures the crossover between his native reggaetón and hip-hop news coverage, such as his review for Bad Bunny’s hometown concert in 2024. But more specifically, he digs for the deeper side of hip-hop conversations, whether that’s the “death” of the genre in 2023, the lyrical and parasocial intricacies of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle, or the many moving parts of the Young Thug and YSL RICO case. Beyond engaging and breaking news coverage, Gabriel makes the most out of his concert obsessions, reviewing and recapping festivals like Rolling Loud Miami and Camp Flog Gnaw. He’s also developed a strong editorial voice through album reviews, think-pieces, and interviews with some of the genre’s brightest upstarts and most enduring obscured gems like Homeboy Sandman, Bktherula, Bas, and Devin Malik.

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