Shallipopi Biography, Career, Cars & Net Worth

Shallipopi is a fast-rising Nigerian music star whose music has captured the hearts and attention of many Nigerians with his hip-hop songs he mostly shares on his TikTok page. The 22-year-old Nigerian sensation is gradually making strides in his youth to aid his career growth in the music industry.

While Shallipopi is yet to break into the Nigerian music industry or get signed by any music label, he’s already gaining the attention of Nigerians and other music lovers across the globe.

In this article, we share some interesting information about the music star you should know about.

Shallipopi Biography

Shallipopi goes by the real name of Crown Uzama. The popular TikToker and a Nigerian hip-hop musician recognized for his distinctive style and snappy lingo was born on December 4th, 2000 in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria, he hails from Edo, Benin State but resides in Lagos, Nigeria. When it comes to his educational background, there is no available information concerning them. 

While Shallipopi has risen to fame in the Nigerian entertainment industry, he has recently suffered a major setback after he was entangled in a fraud case. On June 23, 2023, he, along with five others, namely Bethel Makuochukwu, John Joseph, Favour Chidiogo Emmanuel, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman Temidayo, and Joel Kator, was convicted and sentenced to two years in prison for money laundering.

Interestingly, while Shallipopi was serving his sentence, his song Ex-Convict remarkably topped the #1 spot on the Nigerian music chart, part of this success is due to a re-post by the highly influential Afrobeat king, Wizkid. 

Talking about Shallipopi’s conviction, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), revealed that the defendants impersonated foreign nationals, using false identities to defraud unsuspecting victims. However, the court ordered them to forfeit all electronic gadgets, furniture, and other items recovered from them to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Shallipopi Career

Shallipopi started composing and performing his own music and honing his artistic talents at a young age. He rose to fame not just in the music industry but also on the social media platform TikTok, where he grew a sizable fanbase with his amusing videos and dance moves.

Shallipopi’s musical breakthrough started with his song titled Gra Gra, which went viral on TikTok. This success marked the beginning of his journey to fame, and he later solidified his presence in the Nigerian and international music scene with his hit single Elon Musk.

The release of his EP titled Planet Pluto further grounded his musical prowess, with the track Ex-Convict topping charts and gaining massive popularity. Generally, it’s his unique sound sets that have set him apart from the usual trends, making his songs stand out and resonate with listeners.

On social media, he has developed a following in addition to his music career. He uses his Instagram and TikTok pages as an avenue for his songs and also engages with fans. His fans refer to themselves as “Plutomanian Citizens, they are devoted to advancing his career and disseminating his philosophy.

Also, the Nigerian music industry has taken notice of Shallipopi’s achievements. He has been spotted in pictures hanging out with the likes of Burna Boy, and Davido who has been seen dancing to his song, Elon Musk. Although he hasn’t been signed to a record label. His distinctive sound and memorable lyrics have helped him amass a growing following both in Nigeria and beyond.

Some of his notable songs include:

• Elon Musk
• Power
• Gra Gra
• Shaka
• Wait

Shallipopi Cars

Shallipopi is still in the early days of building his career. He has been spotted with a Mercedes Benz 4Matic A220. However, there is not much information concerning the cars he owns. We’ll update the information as more is learned about his cars.

Mr. Shallipopi Net Worth

Shallipopi generates revenue through the TikTok creator fund, brand partnerships, bookings streaming services, and YouTube Ad revenue. Currently, his net worth has been estimated at $300,000.