This article surveys representations of online fraud in hip-hop as they appear in widely used music apps. It examines how themes of online deception, particularly those involving cheques and dating scams, are depicted in contemporary lyrics and accompanying audio-visual materials on streaming platforms. The scope encompasses a range of artists and tracks across popular music apps, with attention to how fraud is embedded in narratives of aspiration, risk, and social navigation. The catalog-style framing places these depictions within broader discourses about wealth