Is Jason Derulo completely out of touch with reality, or is he just trying to flex his way into infamy? The “Ridin’ Solo” singer is facing some seriously scorching backlash over his decision to install a $1 MILLION shark tank inside his California mansion, and honestly, the internet is NOT having it.
While most of us are out here stressing about inflation and grocery bills, Derulo allegedly decided that what his already-bougie pad was missing was literal SHARKS swimming around his living room. Because nothing says “responsible celebrity” like keeping apex predators as home décor, am I right? But wait—it gets messier.
The main issue isn’t even the audacious price tag (though a mil for fish is absolutely bonkers). It’s the message this sends to his fans and followers. Critics are blasting the 34-year-old performer for glorifying excessive wealth during a time when most people are genuinely struggling. “Right now, he is setting a bad example,” one source close to the situation told us, and honestly? They’re not wrong.
Social media has absolutely EXPLODED with takes on this situation. Fans are pointing out that instead of investing in a ridiculously expensive aquatic flex, maybe Derulo could use that money for literally anything more socially conscious. Animal welfare activists are also concerned about the sharks’ living conditions in a home tank—because apparently, nobody thought THIS through either.
One Instagram comment we spotted read: “A million dollars for sharks while people are homeless? Pick a struggle, Jason.” And let’s be real—that sentiment has been ECHOING across Twitter, TikTok, and every other platform where people congregate to drag celebrities.
Derulo hasn’t directly responded to the backlash yet, but sources suggest his team is “evaluating the situation.” Translation: damage control mode is officially activated, honey. The singer’s PR team is probably having a MELTDOWN trying to spin this into something less tone-deaf than it actually is.
This isn’t Derulo’s first brush with controversy regarding his lavish lifestyle, but the shark tank situation might be his most ridiculous move yet. It’s giving “I have more money than sense,” and the internet is absolutely living for the chaos.
What do you think? A) Jason Derulo should donate that money to charity instead B) It’s his money, let him spend it however he wants