Before his collapse, Hushpuppi had gained a sizable following after making headlines for acquiring enormous money through dishonest ways.
Singer Idowu Adeyemi aka Yhemo Lee has made a request from Nigerians.
He begged them to stop comparing him to jailed faudster, Hushpuppi.
This comes after Nigerians praised and promoted Yhemo Lee on social media after a viral video showed him lavishly showering individuals with cash.
However, some felt the need to make comparisons between him and other well-known figures with the famed Hushpuppi one of the names offered.
Yhemo Lee quickly issued a strong warning to people making these similarities, pleading with them not to do so and to avoid putting him in danger.
Hushpuppi is a character well-known for his extravagant way of life and involvement in scams.
Before his collapse, Hushpuppi had gained a sizable following after making headlines for acquiring enormous money through dishonest ways.
Some online users even went so far as to claim that Yhemo Lee was wealthier than Hushpuppi.
He shared his worries and a sincere request for understanding on his Twitter account.
In a tweet, Yhemo Lee urged his followers and fans to refrain from comparing him to Hushpuppi.
He also spoke out on the potential consequences of such comparisons, hinting that Hushpuppi was bigger than he was.
“Abeg make una stop to Dev compare me with Hushpuppi Abeg. Na so una Dey let person quick @e.. Shey from this my beer parlor work na him una Dey take talk this one. Na beg I Dey beg una do. Make una no put me for trouble at this small age,” he saId.