Hasbulla Magomedov says he is currently 'too busy' to meet rap megastar Drake after signing a contract with the UFC.
The 20-year-old viral sensation penned a deal with Dana White's promotion earlier this month, the latest chapter in a rapid rise to superstardom.
Hasbulla has over 3.5 million followers on Instagram plus a huge presence on TikTok. It means some of the world's biggest names have taken notice, including Drake.
The 'Scary Hours' hitmaker attempted to arrange a meet-up with Hasbulla but received a savage response.
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During an appearance on the Full Send Podcast, co-host Kyle Forgeard asked Hasbulla what kind of music he likes or if he's into any rappers.
Hasbulla, nicknamed 'Mini Khabib' due to his 3'4 stature, replied: "I am not interested in music, but sometimes stars text music to me like Drake, Tyga and 50 Cent."
Forgeard shifted gears and said: "You've talked to Drake on Instagram, Hasbulla," with another host chiming in: "What are they messaging you?"
Ever the showman, Hasbulla gave both a cheeky wink before declaring: "I don't know who he is but he texted and followed me."
When asked what Drake said to him, Hasbulla admitted: "I forget, I didn't read it."
Knowing he'd dropped some huge information, the Dagestan native asked one of his friends to fetch his phone so he could read out the private message.
He gave his word then produced the goods. Respect. Drake's message read: "You're my inspiration, when can we meet?"
To that, Hasbulla explained: "Thanks bro, I'm sorry that I can't communicate in English, I communicate through a translator.
"I don't know when I'll see you, I'll be in Dubai in October."
That would be an extraordinary link-up. Dana, make it happen.
Elsewhere in the podcast, Hasbulla claimed he would cause UFC megastar Conor McGregor 'problems' if he ever met him in person.
The duo have been embroiled in a bitter war of words on social media in recent months.
McGregor called Hasbulla, who is friends with former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, a 'smelly little inbred' in a series of deleted tweets
Topics: UFC, Hasbulla Magomedov
Daniel Marland