„Sakriju novčanicu u rukav“: Musician Reveals How Singers Steal Tips (VIDEO) Accordionist Maki Aranđelović has witnessed musicians on the Serbian entertainment scene pocketing tips meant for the entire band. He describes instances where performers hide money in their sleeves and give it to waiters to smuggle out, with the tips then being split between the musician and the waiter. These dishonest acts are often revealed when guests record the events and show the evidence to other band members, leading to the musician’s dismissal from the group.

• Accordionist Maki Aranđelović has experienced unpleasant situations regarding tips at celebrations.
• He has witnessed colleagues trying to keep all the tips for themselves, sometimes in agreement with waiters.
• One method involves a musician hiding a banknote in their sleeve and giving it to a waiter to take outside, after which they would split the money.
• Guests often record performances, and if they witness such an act, they may show the evidence to other musicians.
• Aranđelović stated that the older generation of singers are more likely to engage in such practices.
• He mentioned that such incidents, while not catastrophic, have happened multiple times.