Afrobeat sensation, David Adeleke, popularly know as Davido, has opened up about his past connection with embattled Nigerian socialite and convicted fraudster Ramon Abbas, widely known as Hushpuppi.
Speaking during a recent podcast appearance, Davido acknowledged that they shared a friendship but emphasized that he had no knowledge of Hushpuppi’s criminal dealings during their association.
Despite the backlash that continues to surround the former Instagram celebrity, the “Awuke” crooner extended empathy and expressed optimism about Hushpuppi’s future.
“Hushpuppi is coming out soon. He lived life. To me, it is not worth it to be locked up. But let me not make excuses for them (fraudsters). Some people are happy to ball for five years and that is it,” Davido remarked.
As the face of the popular “30 Billion Gang,” Davido also pointed to the country’s dire economic situation as a catalyst for the rise in unlawful ventures.
“In Nigeria, there is a kind of hardship you would face and you will be like, you know what? Let me ball for two years then I am good,” he said.
“People are like that. My prayers go out to him (Hushpuppi). He was my friend. I just see him around, I never really knew what he was doing. But he lived a good life,” Davido added.
Back in 2022, Hushpuppi was handed an 11-year-plus sentence by U.S. District Judge Otis Wright II, who also mandated him to repay $1,732,841 to two victims of his
