“I was reckless with money,” said Bella Shmurda as he reflected on a period in his career when poor financial decisions nearly led to his downfall.

Speaking in a recent interview with Nigerian YouTuber Korty EO, the Afrobeats star opened up about how sudden fame and wealth pushed and led him into excessive spending and misplaced priorities.

“I used to have a lot of money, but I rushed things. I wish I were wise then,” he admitted, explaining how quickly he exhausted his earnings.

The ‘Cash App’ singer revealed that he became consumed by a lavish lifestyle, often purchasing items he later realised were unnecessary. “I was just buying things extravagantly, things I eventually had no need for,” he said.

Bella also pointed to the financial strain of supporting a large circle of friends during that period. According to him, maintaining a lifestyle that catered to others significantly drained his resources.

“I was accommodating up to ten of my friends back then, and we were all receiving female visitors,” he revealed. “I bought three cars at once just so that my friends would go out with me in convoy.”

Looking back, the singer did not mince words in assessing his past behaviour. “I was reckless,” he stated precisely.

However, the experience has since reshaped his approach to money. Bella noted that he is now more intentional and cautious with his finances.

“At this point, as I am getting new money, I have to think about every move I want to take,” he added.