Rapper Rowdy Rebel, also known as Chad Marshall, was released from prison after spending nearly four years behind bars for weapon charges. In 2014, Marshall was arrested alongside Bobby Smurda and the GS9 crew members on murder, drugs, and weapons charges. According to Complex, Marshall and Bobby Smurda were sentenced to …
Read More »Pop Smoke Was The Most Streamed Artist On SoundCloud In 2020
With the end of the year fast approaching, streaming services have begun releasing their 2020 year-end wrap-ups. SoundCloud revealed in their 2020 Playback that Pop Smoke brought in the most streams for the year. The late Brooklyn drill rapper was spun more than 191 million times across the 65 tracks …
Read More »50 Cent Calls Grammys ‘Out Of Touch’ After Release Of This Year’s Grammy Nominations
New York rapper and businessman 50 Cent calls the Recording Academy “out of touch” after the release of this year’s list of Grammy nominations. It seems like a slew of musicians have taken issue with this year’s Grammy nods list. One of those celebs is Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, who …
Read More »50 Cent Talks Pop Smoke, Going Against The Game In A Verzuz Battle And More
New York businessman and artist 50 Cent talked to the Breakfast Club about the attention he got from his posts about Donald Trump, Verzuz Battles, and hip hop being the closest thing to the streets. Fif has got a lot going on these days. His new season of “For Life” …
Read More »NYPD Tried To Get Pop Smoke To Snitch On Crip Gang Members Prior To His Death, He Refused
Before his life was cut short during a home invasion in the Hollywood Hills, Pop Smoke was dealing with legal issues. The New York Post reports that the New York Police Department was targeting Pop Smoke for information on Crip gang members. Citing a source close to Pop Smoke, real …
Read More »Four Charged In The Murder of Pop Smoke
Two men and two teens that broke into Pop Smoke’s Hollywood Hills rental residence are now being charged with murder. Because of special circumstances, the death penalty is on the table. On Feb 19, Pop Smoke was gunned down during an apparent home invasion in California. Earlier that day, the …
Read More »Five People Arrested In Connection to Pop Smoke’s Murder
Five people have been arrested in connection to the February 19th murder of Brooklyn rapper, Pop Smoke. The incident occurred in Hollywood Hills around 4:30 am when four masked men broke into the home and fired shots, striking the rapper. The men then fled on foot, as Smoke was immediately …
Read More »Pop Smoke’s Album Artwork Changed After Petition Claims Virgil Abloh Was “Wild Lazy” WIth The Cover Art
Virgil Abloh revealed the cover artwork for Pop Smoke’s posthumous debut album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon, and fans were not happy with the lazy photoshop job. Pop’s fan’s blasted the artwork, calling Abloh lazy, accusing him of using the first photo that pops up on Google, …
Read More »Pop Smoke’s Murder Investigation Has Slowed Down Due To The Coronavirus Pandemic
Pop Smoke’s unsolved murder looks as if it will be remaining that way as the investigation has slowed down due to the coronavirus pandemic. As many know, in February, the 20-year-old rapper was fatally shot in Los Angeles. Since then, the LAPD has been looking for leads on the case, …
Read More »50 Cent Talks Executive Producing Pop Smoke’s Posthumous Album, Opens Up About Pop’s Work Ethic: ”I fell in love with the nigga right then”
Brooklyn based rapper Pop Smoke was murdered during a home invasion while in Hollywood Hills Calif back in February. Though gone too soon, anyone who listened to Pop Smoke knew of his musical talents. For hip-hop icon 50 Cent, he was more impressed with Pop Smoke’s willingness to learn. 50 …
Read More »Baller Alert Exclusive: Jadakiss Talks Pushing His Album Back for Pop Smoke; Reveals His Top 5 Dead or Alive
Jadakiss is Top 5 Dead or Alive… period! The Yonkers, New York rapper is one of the hardest spitters to ever grace the rap game, cementing his name with his one-of-a-kind raspy voice, relentless bars, and spitfire flow. His lyrics embody the truth and the reality of coming out of …
Read More »Pop Smoke Murder Investigation is Struggling Due to Reluctant Witnesses
The investigation into the death of Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke is not going as well as authorities had hoped. According to TMZ, police are having great difficulty making progress with the rapper’s murder investigation because witnesses are merely refusing to cooperate, and the info that those who are willing to …
Read More »Pop Smoke’s Family Releases a Statement, Asks For “Respect and Responsible Reporting” During This Time
Last week, Brooklyn-bred rapper Pop Smoke was shot and killed in what was initially described as a home invasion. After further investigation, sources with surveillance footage said at least four masked men entered the home just minutes after the front doors were locked. Upon entry, two of the four men …
Read More »Baller Alert Exclusive: YFN Lucci Talks Passing of Pop Smoke and New Project ‘HIStory’
YFN Lucci is a mainstay in today’s rap game. The “Everyday We Lit” rapper puts on for his hometown of Atlanta, rising as one of the frontrunners of this new wave of melodic hip-hop. Most recently, he released his new mixtape titled HIStory, consisting of 16 tracks full of anthems …
Read More »Pop Smoke’s Family Are Bringing Him Home To Brooklyn For A Private Service
Pop Smoke’s family is preparing to bring him home to Brooklyn for a private home going service. According to TMZ, the family is wrapping up some of the last pieces of business before they transport his body back home to Brooklyn. The family has planned an exclusive service for prayers …
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