Your classic triple threat.

He’s best known for charming social media channels which have managed to do the unthinkable: bring people together on the internet. He was born with a condition called Growth Hormone Deficiency, also known as Pituitary Dwarfism or simply Dwarfism.

The condition means Hasbulla sounds quite young and only stands around 100cm tall, but that doesn’t stop him from carrying out his favourite activities. See below:

One thing we’re not short of right now is influencers, so why does everyone love Hasbulla?

Well, firstly, because he’s not Just Another Influencer. He’s raw, real, and sometimes a little too honest. What he lacks in stature, he makes up for in bravado; Hasbulla is refreshingly confident, which strikes a chord with his fans. He also has a knack for saying what we’re all thinking.

You also won’t find Hasbulla flogging teeth whitening products or #SponContent. Instead, he uses social media in the purest way possible to share candid moments from his life.

Which involves?

He hangs out with a lot of kittens, for one.

And I’m hitting follow immediately.

But it also doesn’t hurt that his lifestyle has become increasingly flash since he started gaining popularity in late 2020. Private jets, overseas holidays, fancy cars, hanging out with the stars. He’s kind of like the Tinder Swindler, without the emotional abuse.

What kind of stars are we talking about?

Hasbulla is a big fan of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and has been pictured with the UFC CEO, Dana White. In fact, one of his earliest viral social media posts involved Hasbulla imitating the weigh-in of UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov (also from Dagestan). The pair have become close friends and even spent time in the gym together.

Could we ever see Hasbulla compete in the UFC?

It’s a strong maybe. Dana White has said that he has discussed a possible UFC fight with Hasbulla. Hasbulla has been in a running feud with Abdu Rozik, a Tajik singer who also has a Growth Hormone Deficiency. Rozik is also a big fight fan, is regularly spotted with UFC and boxing stars and has previously called out Hasbulla via social media.

Last month, Hasbulla responded to Rozik’s taunts in an interview with Barstool Sports saying, “When I’m in Dubai, his home, he is nowhere to be found. But when I go back to Dagestan, he starts talking that talk. And when we actually square up in person, he freezes. He literally can’t move. But next time I see him, it’s on sight.”

I think I’d prefer to continue seeing Hasbulla’s kitten content.

We all would.

And how does Hasbulla make a living?

The same way any self-respecting 19-year-old Dagestani internet sensation does: by selling NFTs of himself.

Hasbulla has started an Instagram specifically to promote his NFT business (@cryptohasbulla), which means Christmas presents are sorted.

And Hasbulla is coming to Australia?

Apparently, so. On Tuesday morning event management company The Hour Group posted on Instagram that Hasbulla was ‘on the way to Australia.‘

Could he be coming for a holiday?

Unlikely. Under their ‘An Evening With’ umbrella, The Hour Group hosts exclusive speaking events with famous personalities. They’ve got Shaquille O’Neal coming out later this year. So, the smart money says Hasbulla may be headed out here for a speaking event.

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