Pop Smoke’s family is thankful to Travis Scott for paying tribute to the late rapper through a fashion collection with Christian Dior. In addition, the family revealed they want to work with Scott again for future projects. Obasi Jackson, Pop Smoke’s brother, told TMZ that the family is thankful Travis’ …
Read More »Family of Pop Smoke Murder Suspect Hopes To Speak With Slain Rapper’s Parents
According to the Daily News, family members of the adult suspect facing trial for the murder of Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke are hoping to set up a private time to talk with the rapper’s parents. Corey Walker, 20, is the sole adult defendant out of four facing murder charges connected …
Read More »Pop Smoke Was Killed By 15-year-old Shooter Who Admitted Details To His Cellmate
Pop Smoke was murdered by a 15-year-old shooter, who, along with a group of teens, ambushed the Brooklyn rapper in Los Angeles in a robbery attempt gone wrong. According to The New York Daily News, a detective testified that the group of teens targeted the rapper and were determined to …
Read More »New Details About Pop Smoke’s Fatal Shooting Emerge; Late Rapper Was in Shower When Masked Men Came in, Kicked on Ground After Being Shot
On Thursday, an LAPD detective disclosed new information regarding Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke’s death, saying he was in the shower when masked men stormed in. The detective testified that one of the intruders allegedly pressed a gun to the forehead of a woman who was with Pop Smoke in his …
Read More »Pop Smoke’s Debut Album Breaks Eminem’s Record for Most Weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Rap Albums Chart
Pop’s posthumous debut album “Shoot for the Star Aim for The Moon,” released in July of 2020, is now the record holder after 20 weeks at number 1. This achievement pushes the late Brooklyn rapper ahead of the previous record-holder, Eminem, whose album “Recovery” spent 19 weeks at number 1 …
Read More »Brooklyn Rapper Rowdy Rebel Released From Prison
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 …
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