A model has stirred up a storm online after unapologetically admitting she refuses to associate with anyone who isn’t financially on her level.
Lana Madison, a 29-year-old influencer who earns a staggering $1.6 million annually, has sparked fierce debate by declaring she only builds friendships with people who pull in six figures or more. In her view, if someone can’t afford her luxury lifestyle, then they don’t deserve a seat at her table.
Known for her glamourous presence on Instagram, where she goes by @onlylanamadison and boasts over 76,000 followers, Lana says she’s made a conscious choice to cut ties with friends from her southern Texas hometown after her income skyrocketed.
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According to her, the relationships soured as jealousy crept in, with former friends becoming increasingly resentful of her financial success and the lifestyle that came with it.
“I don’t want to hang out with people who can’t keep up—financially or otherwise,” Lana explained. “If you can’t fly first class, you can’t be in my circle. If you get anxious when the bill comes, we won’t vibe.
I don’t need that kind of energy.” Her standards, she says, aren’t about being cruel but about preserving her peace and maintaining a lifestyle she’s worked hard to attain.
Lana, who is transgender and was raised in a conservative Catholic household, acknowledges that her stance may come across as cold or materialistic.
Still, she insists it’s the best decision she’s ever made. “Once I started distancing myself from people who guilt-tripped me for my success, life got lighter,” she said. “The truth is, broke friends often come with drama. Wealthy friends bring access, insight, and opportunity. That’s just reality.”
She added that her current social circle is filled with high-earning individuals who challenge her to aim higher, regardless of age. “Most of them are older, but I don’t care. Their mindset and their money inspire me. That’s what matters.”
Critics from her past have accused her of flaunting her wealth or being obsessed with money. But Lana brushes off those claims with zero remorse. “One of my old friends told me I’m ‘too focused on money.’ I told her, ‘I’m not obsessed with money—I’m obsessed with winning.’ If that makes me shallow, fine. But it also makes me a millionaire.”
Lana says she’s simply voicing what many others feel but are too afraid to admit. “People want rich friends. I’m just honest enough to say it out loud. If you don’t have money, don’t expect to be part of my life. I’m not interested in pretending otherwise.”
She’s also clear that she no longer feels any need to apologise for what she has or how she lives. “I used to feel bad for having more than my friends,” she admitted. “But I’m done shrinking myself to make other people feel better. I’d rather have three friends who motivate me than thirty who resent me.”
For Lana, the line is simple—money opens doors, and she’s not letting anyone with “broke energy” slam them shut.
