Shallipopi whose real name is Crown Uzama is a Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter from Benin City, Edo State.
He gained mainstream attention in 2023 following the release of his hit song ”Elon Musk” and has continued to amass a huge following globally.
| Net Worth | > 200,000 USD |
| Real Name | Crown Uzama |
| Stage name | Shallipopi |
| Age | 28 years (as of 2024) |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of Birth | 12th April, 1996 |
| State of Origin (Tribe) | Benin, Edo State. |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Profession | Rapper, Singer |
| Related Artists | Rema, Seyi Vibez, Zinoleesky. |
| @theycallmeshalliipopi | |
| Record Label | Plutomania Records |
Biography
Shallipopi was born on April 12th, 1996, in the ancient city of Benin in Edo State.
He was raised in a small neighborhood by his parents who are traditional worshippers.
He developed his passion for music during his early teenage days and quickly amassed a huge fan base on Instagram, TikTok, and other social media platforms for dropping freestyles and song covers.
His passion for music would see him migrate to Lagos in 2022 to pursue a career in the music industry.
Education
Shallipopi had his primary and secondary education in Benin City before moving to Federal Polytechnic Auchi, where he obtained a National Diploma (ND) degree.
Family and Parents
Shallipopi is from the Evian family Linage, who according to him, are the kingmakers in Benin City.
His Father is Mr Uzama and his Mother is Mrs. A. Uzama.
His younger brother is Divine Uzama, popularly known as Zerry DL, who is also a rising star in the Nigerian music industry.
Not much is known about other members of his family as the singer is discrete about it to the media.
However, he gave a glimpse into his family and early life during a recent interview.
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Music Career
Shallipopi released his first song titled “Gra Gra” in 2021, since then he has officially released several other songs.
March 2023, was the turning point for the talented Nigerian hip-hop singer, after the release of his debut single “Elon Musk” which immediately broke the internet and became a trending topic on social media.
Discography
He released his Extended Play (EP) project titled “Planet Pluto” on July 10, 2023, and on November 10 of the same year, Shallipopi released his first studio album titled ‘Presido La Pluto‘.
Songs
Shallipopi has released a total of 24 songs since the start of his music career.
Below is a list of all his songs to date:
| 2024 | Benin Boys Ft Rema |
| 2023 | Never Ever |
| 2023 | Evil Receive |
| 2023 | Cast ft Odumodublvck |
| 2023 | More Than Me |
| 2023 | Eazy |
| 2023 | Wet on Me ft Zerrydl |
| 2023 | Iyo |
| 2023 | Over the Seas ft Focalistic |
| 2023 | Jungle |
| 2023 | Jonze |
| 2023 | So what? ft Tekno |
| 2023 | Oscroh (Pepperline) |
| 2023 | Things on Things |
| 2023 | Obapluto |
| 2023 | Speedometer |
| 2023 | Ahead Ahead |
| 2023 | Ex-Convict |
| 2023 | Shapiro |
| 2023 | Elon Musk |
| 2022 | Shaka |
| 2022 | Power |
| 2021 | Gra Gra |
Record Label
Shallipopi is signed to Plutomania Records, a music label he launched on the 18th of October 2023.
He also co-signed his younger brother Zerryldl and his friend Tega Boi to his music label.
His manager is Ajayi Hafeez popularly known as 21 Badda and Dvpper Music distributes his songs.
Shallipopi Net Worth
Shallipopi’s estimated net worth is about $200,000 (170 Million Naira) in 2024, making him one of the richest new rappers in Nigeria.
Shallipopi earns his income primarily through live shows, royalties from streams, and music features.
In addition, he is said to charge $10,000 for a show and earns income from other means such as shows and music streams and his YouTube channel, a combination of all factors puts his networth in that range.
Contrary to online speculations, Dockaysworld can confirm that the singer does not own a private jet as of now.
With his fortune expected to keep rising, the rapper might one day compete with the richest artists in Nigeria.
House and Cars
As per our check, Shallipopi currently has 2 cars, a Mercedes Benz 4Matic A220 which he flaunted in the music video of his song “Speedometer” and a Red Mercedes GLE 450 Coupe which is valued at over $50,000.
His house is located in Lekki, Lagos state Nigeria, where he lives with his younger brother and his friends.
Why Was Shallipopi Arrested?
On the 31st of May 2023, Shallipopi was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on charges relating to internet fraud popularly known as Yahoo Yahoo.
Social Media
Below is a list of his social media platforms and handles:
