Nigerian singer Shallipopi has revealed that he faced harsh treatment from some colleagues while trying to break into the music industry between 2023 and 2024.

In a post shared on his X handle, the ‘Ex-convict’ crooner claimed that several artistes were unwelcoming and did not offer him support during his early rise.

“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,” he wrote.

Shallipopi rose to prominence after his hit song **Elon Musk** went viral, later releasing a remix featuring **Zlatan Ibile** and **Fireboy DML**, which further boosted his career.

He previously credited Zlatan for playing a major role in his breakthrough, noting in 2023 that the rapper gave his career “life” free of charge.

See his post below

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

— Shallipopi (@plutomaniapopi) March 23, 2026