Just when you thought Hasbulla’s controversial exploits had him benched, the social media sensation makes a triumphant re-entry into the spotlight—this time, at the Italian GP. Courtesy of none other than Charles Leclerc. Hasbulla, just weeks after his much-publicized arrest for “dangerous driving,” appears to have bounced back, cruising into Monza alongside Charles Leclerc of Ferrari, a team currently valued at an astounding $3.13 billion. Hasbulla hails from the same region as UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov, who has become his close friend and ally. This association with Khabib has undoubtedly contributed to Hasbulla’s rise to stardom. But it’s not just the company he keeps that’s turning heads; it’s what dangled from the rearview mirror of Leclerc’s car that has everyone talking.

‘Mini Khabib,’ a 20-year-old social media star with a rare form of dwarfism, had shot to fame during the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily for his viral videos and appearances at UFC events. However, his notoriety took a different turn when he and his friends were detained by the Russian police for their involvement in a reckless car stunt during a wedding celebration on the roads of Dagestan. This wild ride included stunts like doughnuts and cutting through traffic, all captured on camera, all in the name of wedding celebrations in Dagestan. While Hasbulla wasn’t behind the wheel himself, he was an active participant in the event. The incident led to the arrest of the group, and Hasbulla subsequently issued an apology, promising such recklessness would not happen again.

Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc had casually revealed he was driving with a Hasbulla air freshener in his car a few months prior, which caught the eye of the internet. The real twist in the tale came when the Ferrari racing titan, was spotted with Hasbulla at the Italian GP. No, Hasbulla wasn’t driving—Leclerc hasn’t gone that far—but he was there, greeting fans from Leclerc’s car.

As Leclerc’s vehicle still proudly displayed the Hasbulla air freshener that had garnered attention a few months ago, yes, Hasbulla was immortalized as an air freshener swinging in Leclerc’s car. Given that Leclerc is a star athlete for a brand valued at over $3 billion, his endorsement of Hasbulla is nothing short of a PR masterstroke it was more like rolling out a red carpet for the influencer.

Whether it’s a calculated PR move or a simple coincidence, it’s clear that Hasbulla continues to be a topic of fascination and intrigue. Hasbulla’s life seems to be taking more twists and turns than an F1 track. From the law enforcement clutches in Dagestan to the glittering world of F1 in Italy, Hasbulla’s journey seems to defy logic and societal norms. While Charles Leclerc’s Hasbulla air freshener took the spotlight adding an intriguing dimension to his fame.

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Hasbulla’s multi-faceted Stardom

Hasbulla has inked a five-year contract with the UFC, fueling speculations about a potential bout with another internet sensation, Abdu Rozik. While that showdown remains elusive, Hasbulla’s presence is unmistakable at high-stakes UFC events, including UFC 280 headlined by Charles Oliveira and his close friend Islam Makhachev.

Hasbulla catapulted into the MMA spotlight with a viral reenactment of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s UFC 229 weigh-in. Since then, he’s been seen inside the octagon and even engaged in a friendly wrestling match with renowned sports manager Ali Abdelaziz. “And if I meet [Conor McGregor], I will cause some problems for him. I don’t know yet [what he will do]. But, I will definitely do something,” Hasbulla asserted in an interview, reflecting his deep entanglement in the MMA world.

The question that looms large now is: What does the future hold for this social media sensation, who seems to effortlessly drift from one controversy to the next, while still maintaining an iconic status?

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