Stars showed up with $2 bills at the Grammy’s — honoring a secret audience member who always kept them going
Apparently, celebrities wanted to honor Steven Reisman, a lawyer, who has been giving people a $2 bill since 2005 for 'good luck.'
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, which took place on February 1 in Los Angeles, left fans confused because of a $2 bill. Yes, that's right! Well, celebrities like Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga, Rosé, and Sabrina Carpenter were all captured holding some cash. And as soon as the pictures got online, people went wild, guessing the real reason behind it. Shannon Burns (@itsshannonburns on Instagram), a radio host and content creator, however, has a different theory, backed by Dua Lipa herself. She said, apparently, celebrities wanted to honor Steven Reisman, a lawyer, who has been giving people a $2 bill since 2005 for "good luck."
Steven, a generous man, has reportedly handed out somewhere between $50,000 and $70,000 a year in $2 bills. In fact, media reports suggest he stands outside concert venues and provides front-row tickets to those who can't afford them. It all began when Steven was in a taxi, and the driver gave him a $2 bill, something too unusual to happen. The $2 bill has been in the United States since the 19th century, but its circulation is limited. So when Steven got a $2 bill from the taxi driver, he considered it good luck and started the wholesome tradition of passing it down. "So he went to his bank and asked for as many $2 bills as he could get, and he started handing them out to people in hopes of giving them just a little bit of good luck, or just a little bit of happiness," Burns explained.
The "Levitating" artist Dua Lipa had also spoken about the "$2 Steven" in an interview with Vogue. She revealed that she carries it in her handbag in honor of the kind man and is supposed to pass it down to others for good luck. Amidst speculation, Steven confirmed that he had handed out the $2 bills to the celebrities at the Grammy. He told Bored Panda that he has been giving it to people for 20 years and hopes they continue to pass it forward. While Steven started this tradition on his own, some cultures have really weird traditions for attracting good luck. For instance, many believe carrying a rabbit's foot is lucky. Originating in ancient Roman times as a cure for illnesses like gout, a rabbit's foot symbolizes protection against evil. Similarly, in Spain, people eat 12 grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve for 12 months of good luck, whereas in Russia, if a bird defecates on you, or your car, or anything that's yours, it is believed to bring you good luck.
Meanwhile, reacting to the wild theory, @nishtha_2291 commented, "It's good luck. I used to work at a bank, and many grandparents used to get $2 bills for their grandchildren, specifically around Christmas time. I used to keep one in my cash drawer as well for good luck." Similarly, @thegastronautsguide wrote, "Steven is one of the most incredible men in the entire music industry who happens to not work in the music industry. Honored to have a number of $2 bills from him." @motharatwins shared, "He is literally my neighbor, and I can confirm he is just a truly kind person that just wants to pay it forward, and no, it’s not just celebrities; he gives them to everyone."
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