In a recent Financial Flex interview, Gravy admitted he invested in the stock of 1-800-Flowers after realizing how severe the coronavirus outbreak was going to be. According to him, once the reality of mass illness and death set in, he believed the funeral-related business would see a major rise.
That prediction, as dark as it sounds, turned out to be accurate.
Gravy said he bought into the flower company early in the pandemic and ultimately walked away with around $400,000 in profit. He acknowledged the grim nature of the decision, but framed it as a clear-eyed investment move rather than an emotional one.
“At the beginning, I knew this was serious,” Gravy explained. “And I thought about what industries would be affected.”
The numbers back up his claim. In 2020 alone, the United States reported roughly 377,000 COVID-related deaths. As funerals, memorials, and sympathy gestures increased, demand for floral services rose alongside them. By June 2021, 1-800-Flowers’ stock reached an all-time high closing price.
Gravy’s comments have sparked mixed reactions online. Some fans praised him for being financially savvy and honest about how markets work in times of crisis. Others were unsettled by the idea of profiting from widespread loss and suffering.
Still, the rapper didn’t try to soften the reality of what he did. Instead, he owned it.
“I turned pain into profit,” he said bluntly.
While the statement may be uncomfortable, it highlights a broader truth about investing: markets often move fastest during moments of fear and tragedy. For Gravy, recognizing that reality early made him a small fortune — even if it came from one of the darkest chapters in recent history.
Love it or hate it, Yung Gravy was ahead of the curve — and he’s not pretending otherwise.
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