Pop Smoke was an American rapper and singer who rose to fame in 2019 with the release of his hit single, “Welcome to the Party.” His meteoric rise to fame was cut short in 2020 when he was tragically killed in a home invasion. Despite his short career, Pop Smoke’s music inspired a new wave of hip hop, and he has been remembered as one of the most influential artists of the 2010s.
Early Life
Pop Smoke was born Bashar Barakah Jackson in Brooklyn, New York on July 20, 1999. He was raised in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, and his family was of Panamanian and Jamaican descent. Pop Smoke was first introduced to music at a young age and began freestyling with his friends as a teenager. He was known to have a deep love for music, and he quickly developed his own unique style that blended elements of trap and drill music.
Music Career
In 2019, Pop Smoke released his first single, “Welcome to the Party.” The single quickly became a hit and was followed by his debut mixtape, Meet the Woo, in July of that year. The mixtape featured production from a variety of top producers and was certified gold by the RIAA. Pop Smoke went on to release a series of successful singles and mixtapes, and he soon became a household name in the hip hop world.
Legacy
Pop Smoke’s music and legacy have been remembered fondly by fans and critics alike. His music helped to bridge the gap between the UK drill scene and US hip hop, and his unique style and sound has been credited with inspiring a new wave of hip hop artists. Even after his untimely death, Pop Smoke’s music continues to influence the industry and his legacy will live on for years to come.
Pop Smoke was a rising star in the hip hop world and his death was a tragedy for the music industry. Despite his short career, Pop Smoke was able to make an incredible impact on the music world, and his legacy will live on for years to come. He will be remembered as one of the most influential artists of the 2010s and his music will continue to inspire generations of hip hop fans.
