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A day after Pop Smoke‘s funeral procession, 50 Cent made a public promise to the later rapper’s mom. “R.I.P Pop Smoke 🕊” Fif captioned a video of Thursday’s procession in Brooklyn. “[Pop Smoke] told his mom he wanted to take her to a award show. So I’m gonna make sure his album gets her there.” About two weeks after […]
50 Cent announced that he’s going to serve as executive producer of Pop Smoke‘s full-length album. “I’m on the move listening to Pop smoke, I decided I’m gonna executive produce and finish his album for him,” he wrote on Instagram. 50’s decision received the support of Steven Victor, CEO of Victor Victor Worldwide, where Pop was signed. Image via Instagram/50cent Pop […]
The motive behind Pop Smoke‘s murder is still in question as the Los Angeles police try to shuffle through evidence. No arrests have been made in Pop Smoke’s murder because police are still trying to decipher if the incident was a random robbery or a targeted crime, The New York Times reports. Shortly after Smoke’s death, […]
Following the news of Pop Smoke’s murder in Los Angeles on Wednesday (Feb. 19), the late rapper’s streams have increased substantially. Billboard reports that fans and newcomers alike listened to his music on the same day of his untimely death, resulting in a 392 percent rise, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. On Feb. 19, Pop Smoke’s catalog amassed 24.7 […]
Jadakiss and Pusha-T fans were left scratching their heads on Friday, after realizing the rappers’ new single “Hunting Season” was no longer available on Tidal. Though we’ve yet to receive a solid explanation, Push has suggested Jadakiss and him pulled the song out of respect for Pop Smoke, who was fatally shot Wednesday in Los Angeles. The […]
Lil Tjay has shared a tribute track for his good friend and fellow East Coast rapper Pop Smoke, who was killed Wednesday in Los Angeles. The song, titled “Forever Pop,” finds Tjay struggling to wrap his head around the tragic news, while vowing to make sure Pop Smoke’s legacy lives on. Tjay also recalls the moment he learned […]
50 Cent is confident 6ix9ine will continue to sell records following his release from prison. The hip-hop mogul explained his stance during a recent appearance on The Angie Martinez Show. At around the 55:40-minute mark, the titular host suggested 6ix9ine may lose support due to his cooperation with the feds. Fif dismissed this idea, saying “street opinions” would not squash 6ix9ine’s success. […]
In the wake of Pop Smoke’s death, Los Angeles native Blueface decided to offer some advice to artists coming to stay in the City of Angels. On his Instagram Story, Blueface urged artists to tap in with people that they know from Los Angeles to ensure that they are properly protected. Image via Instagram/bluefacebleedem “People think Cali/LA […]
Pop Smoke was reportedly fatally shot during what is believed to be a home invasion robbery early Wednesday, according to TMZ. He was 20 years old. Pop Smoke, born Bashar Barakah Jackson, was at a residence in the Hollywood Hills area when, around 4:30 a.m., two men are said to have broken into the home. According to […]
Pop Smoke isn’t amused by some unflattering photos of him that went viral this past week. Paris Marley, who took the photos at a meet-and-greet event in Virginia, was asked to take them down by the “Welcome to the Party” rapper himself. When Marley refused, he posted more photos from the event prompting Pop Smoke to respond on […]
