Released in 2015, the 'Bitch Better Have My Money' music video is a cinematic short film co-directed by Rihanna and Megaforce. The scene features Rihanna as herself, executing a high-stakes revenge plot against 'The Accountant,' played by Mads Mikkelsen, who has defrauded her of her fortune. The clip captures the essence of Rihanna's uncompromising 'BadGal' persona as she demands what is rightfully hers through the iconic and catchy hook. This template serves as the ultimate cultural shorthand for financial assertiveness and the feeling of being owed respect or compensation. In the meme world, this clip is the gold standard for representing payday excitement, debt collection, and general boss-like behavior. It perfectly captures the frustration of a pending Venmo request or the satisfaction of seeing a tax refund hit the bank account. Users often utilize Rihanna's fierce energy to signal that they are not to be trifled with regarding their time or money. Example captions include: 'Me when the direct deposit hits at 12:01 AM,' 'Checking the group chat to see who still hasn't paid for the Airbnb,' and 'The IRS watching me try to write off my iced coffee as a business expense.'