diff --git a/discord/message.py b/discord/message.py
index e0806478b..068818932 100644
--- a/discord/message.py
+++ b/discord/message.py
@@ -1817,7 +1817,7 @@ class Message(PartialMessage, Hashable):
         )
 
     @utils.cached_slot_property('_cs_system_content')
-    def system_content(self) -> Optional[str]:
+    def system_content(self) -> str:
         r""":class:`str`: A property that returns the content that is rendered
         regardless of the :attr:`Message.type`.
 
@@ -1931,6 +1931,9 @@ class Message(PartialMessage, Hashable):
         if self.type is MessageType.guild_invite_reminder:
             return 'Wondering who to invite?\nStart by inviting anyone who can help you build the server!'
 
+        # Fallback for unknown message types
+        return ''
+
     @overload
     async def edit(
         self,