In this post, platinumtimes.ng chronicles the biography, career, family, net worth of Shallipopi.
Crown Uzama, famously known as Shallipopi, is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter.
He is best known internationally for his 2023 hit single “Elon Musk”, which gained him popularity both locally and Internationally.
Profile Summary
Real name: Crown Uzama
Stage name: Shallipopi
Born: 2000
State of Origin: Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Relationship status: Single
Biography
Shallipopi was born in the year 2000 in Edo State, Nigeria and christened with the name Crown Uzama.
He spent his formative years in his hometown where he received his early education.
Career
Shallipopi developed a passion for music right from his early years as a child and inspired himself to be a superstar someday.
He however, started making freestyles, and posting them on TikTok and other social media platforms gathering a good number of fans for himself.
Shallipopi was signed to Dvpper Music Distribution, a Nigerian music record distribution founded by “Damillola Akinwunmi”.
On 20 June 2023, Apple Music announced Shallipopi as the latest featured artist in its Up Next artist development program in Nigeria.
On 30 June, he released the remix of “Elon Musk” featuring Fireboy DML and Zlatan which earned him lots of public recognitions both home and abroad.
Some other singles he has released incudes the Ex-convict, EP Planet Pluto and others which are yet to be released.
On 17 October 2023, he launched his own record label after signing to Dvpper Music Distribution with his music acts Zerry DL and Tega Boi.
Controversies
Shallipop, alongside his aides were apprehended and sentenced to a two years jail term for cyber crimes by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in June, 2023.
Net Worth
At a young age of 23, Shallipopi has a net worth of over $100,000 earned through his musical career.