Don’t be fooled by the rocks that she’s got—even Jennifer Lopez has something to say about the economy.
Jenny from the Block shared a post to her Instagram on Sunday (April 27), writing, “Due to inflation my love will now be costing a thing.”
If you weren’t sure, the post is a nod to Lopez’s 2000 hit single, “Love Don’t Cost A Thing,” where she tells her lover, “give me all the things I need that money can’t buy.”
The post, which originally went viral in 2022 thanks to Twitter user Dalton Baker, seems all in good fun—and, to be fair, Lopez’s lighthearted joke shouldn’t be taken as anything more than that.
However, the economic uncertainty in the United States and the world at large is no laughing matter.
A number of economists are saying “Let’s Get Loud” because they now believe the global economy is at high risk of slipping into a recession this year, according to a poll from Reuters. Many of the economists blame this on President Donald Trump’s widespread tariffs damaging “business sentiment.”
Just three months ago, these economists had forecast steady global growth, but Trump imposing tariffs on all U.S. imports, including a 145% tariff on Chinese goods, has rattled financial markets, slashed stock values, and shaken investor confidence in U.S. assets.
Experts also warn that the world may slip into a stagflationary trap, with inflation staying high and growth falling “On The Floor.”
A separate report from USA Today says that almost 100 days into Trump’s second term, the U.S. economy is showing deep signs of stress, with consumer and business sentiment destabilized by federal job cuts, a volatile stock market, and on-again, off-again tariff policies.
Although Trump promised quick fixes to inflation, energy and gas prices during his campaign, the report says many Americans are saying “All I Have” are struggles with soaring costs of living, such as groceries and other commodities. Not to mention rising debt from credit cards and having to pay student loans off.
Trump and Republican leaders have been urging patience, saying that their policies will ultimately rejuvenate American manufacturing and generate vast amounts of wealth for the country that allows tax rates to “Get Right” and drop to the point where you’ll be “Feelin’ So Good.”
However, data from the Yale Budget Lab estimates an average $3,800 increase in household costs due to tariffs.
Meanwhile, Lopez will hit the road with her Up All Night: Live in 2025 tour, marking her first concert tour in six years. The trek begins on July 4 in Egypt and will visit Spain, Italy, Poland, among overseas countries.
