“Many Artists Pour Me Spit”: Shallipopi Opens Up on Treatment He Faced Early in His Career
- Shallipopi has disclosed that he faced harsh treatment from fellow artists between 2023 and 2024
- The singer shared his experience publicly on social media, stating that several artists disrespected him
- He explained that despite the challenges, his breakthrough came with a viral hit, which pushed him into mainstream success
- Music and entertainment analyst Smith Adebimpe reacted to Shallipopi’s revelation about the disrespect he faced early in his career
Nigerian Afrobeats singer Crown Uzama, better known as Shallipopi, has spoken about the harsh treatment he received while trying to break into the music industry.
The singer disclosed that during his early rise between 2023 and 2024, many colleagues did not support him and instead treated him with disrespect.
Source: Instagram
Sharing the experience on X, Shallipopi, also known as Pluto President, explained that the experience toughened him and shaped his current attitude, stating that the rejection and hostility from fellow artistes left a lasting mark on him.
“2023/2024 many artist pour me spit for face…. I mean manyyyyyy, that’s why I’m extra mean, ogun go kill of Una one by one as time Dey go”
Despite the challenges, Shallipopi’s breakthrough came with the viral success of his hit track Elon Musk.
The song gained massive attention and was later remixed with Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael, popularly known as Zlatan, and Adedamola Adefolahan, widely recognised as Fireboy DML, which pushed him further into the mainstream.
Since his rise, he has continued to pull the strings in the music landscape and commands a significant fanbase.
Check out his post below:
Hard experiences shouldn’t turn you against everyone – Adebimpe
Music and entertainment analyst Smith Adebimpe shared his thoughts on the situation.
He said:
“Mahatma Gandhi said, 'An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind'. Shallipopi clearly went through a lot, and nobody deserves to be disrespected or treated like they don’t matter. But at the same time, he should remember that many artists who are big today also faced rejection and still chose to help others when they made it. His success story should push him to rise above the bitterness, not carry it around. What matters now is using his platform to do better than those who looked down on him.”
Fans react to Shallipopi's revelation
Fans shared mixed reactions, with some sympathising while others called him out. Some claimed that he had also subjected other artists in their early days in the industry to similar treatment.
Legit.ng compiled the reactions of netizens below:
@morristhadon said:
"Na so you seff dey pour artists wey you big pass spit for face. Presido relax"
@ralphlumi commented:
"People complain about the attitude artistes develop after they make fame, forgetting what they experienced before achieving that fame. Artistes Dey see shege o."
@aakashjhanjhari wrote:
"Sounds like you've been through a lot, but turning that hurt into more negativity just keeps the cycle going. Let them talk time already shows who's real and who's not. Stay focused, level up quietly, and let your wins speak louder than any disrespect."
@vet_perry reacted:
"And you self Davido carry you, you never give am flowers"
@mr_chiboi said:
"I get the anger, but carrying that kind of energy will only drain you more. Sometimes the best response isn't getting even, it's getting better. Let your progress speak so loud that the disrespect becomes irrelevant."
Source: Instagram
Shallipopi clashes with Daniel Regha
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Afrobeats star Shallipopi responded to popular online critic Daniel Regha after the latter delivered a scathing review of his album, Auracle.
Regha described the 16-track project as lacking depth, growth, and creativity, rating it 1/10 and saying Shallipopi cannot be considered a real artist.
The singer fired back sharply, telling Regha, "SYBAU You know nothing about music," after the critic's comments gained attention online.
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Source: Legit.ng
