Here are some intriguing facts about Chandan Shetty, the Kannada singer, composer, and rapper:

1. Lyricist Beginnings – He started his career as a lyricist and assistant music director under Arjun Janya, contributing to Alemari (2012).  

2. Hitmaker – His singles Halagode, 3 Peg, Chocolate Girl, Tequila, and Fire gained widespread popularity in Kannada pop culture.  

3. Reality Show Fame – He won Bigg Boss Kannada Season 5, which significantly boosted his recognition in the industry. 
 
4. Venturing into Acting – He made his acting debut in Vichitra Prema Kathe (2017), exploring opportunities beyond music. 
 
5. Public Proposal Criticism – His on-stage proposal to Niveditha Gowda during the Dasara festival in 2019 led to controversy for using a government-sponsored event for personal matters. 
 
6. Marriage & Divorce – He married Niveditha Gowda in 2020, but the couple parted ways in 2024.  

7. Plagiarism Allegations – In January 2025, he was accused of borrowing elements from rapper Yuvraj YBull’s 2018 song Y Bull. 
 
8. Folk Song Dispute – His rendition of Kolumande Jangamadeva (2020) faced backlash for allegedly altering its historical significance. 

9. Gambling Promotions – He came under scrutiny in May 2022 for promoting online gambling platforms like MPL and Junglee Rummy.
  
10. Music Direction – He has composed tracks for Kannada films such as Railway Children (2016), Pogaru (2021), and Raana (2022).