Pop Smoke

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Pop Smoke Biography

Pop Smoke was an American rapper and songwriter who settled in the music industry and released a few mixtapes and singles including Meet the Woo, Meet the Woo 2, and Welcome to the Party before his career was shortened when he died in 2020. With more than 2 million followers on Instagram and more than 80k followers on Twitter, he had also garnered a huge social media base. He began to become a household name by the beginning of 2019.

Pop Smoke as seen in January 2020

Pop Smoke Bio, Wiki

First NamePop
Last NameSmoke
Full Name at BirthBashar Barakah Jackson
Alternative NamePop Smoke, Papa, Smoke Oh Guap
Birthday20th July, 1999
BirthplaceBrooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Died19th February, 2020
Place of DeathCedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
Cause of DeathShot
BuriedGreen-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Height5' 10″ (178 cm)
Weight150lbs (68 kg)
BuildSlim
Eye ColorBrown – Dark
Hair ColorBlack
Distinctive FeatureSported cornrow braids, Pointed chin, Pierced ears
Zodiac SignCancer
SexualityStraight
EthnicityBlack
NationalityAmerican
Occupation TextRapper, songwriter
OccupationRapper
Claim to FameWelcome to the Party
Music Genre (Text)Hip hop, Drill
Year(s) Active2018–present, 2018–2020
Instrument (text)Vocals
Record LabelVictor Victor, Republic
Associated ActsA Boogie wit da Hoodie, Calboy, Fredo, Lil Tjay, Nicki Minaj, Quavo, Skepta, Travis Scott
Brand EndorsementLouis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior

Pop Smoke Cause of Death

He died at the age of 20 on February 19, 2020, after he was shot during a home invasion in Hollywood Hills, California, United States.

Labels

Victor Victor, Republic Records

From Left to Right - Quavo Huncho, Pop Smoke, and Fabolous as seen while posing for a picture at Diddy's 50th birthday party in December 2019

Race / Ethnicity

Black

Pop Smoke had Jamaican roots on his mother’s side and was of Panamanian descent on his father’s side.

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

  • Sported cornrow braids
  • Pointed chin
  • Pierced ears

Brand Endorsements

Pop Smoke had either endorsed or promoted a couple of brands through social media such as Louis VuittonCHANELDior, etc.

Pop Smoke as seen in a picture taken a couple of days before he was shot dead in February 2020

Pop Smoke Discography, Songs, Albums

Studio Albums

TitleDetailsCertifications
Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the MoonReleased: July 3, 2020
Label: Victor Victor, Republic
Formats: CD, LP, DL, streaming
BPI: Gold
GLF: Gold
IFPI DEN:Platinum
RMNZ: Gold

Mixtapes

TitleDetailsCertifications
Meet the WooReleased: July 26, 2019
Label: Victor Victor, Republic
Formats: Streaming, digital download
Meet the Woo 2Released: February 7, 2020
Label: Victor Victor, Republic
Formats: Streaming, digital download, CD, LP
RIAA: Gold

Pop Smoke Awards & Nominations

YearAwardNominated workCategoryResult
2020BET AwardsHimselfBest New ArtistNominated
2020MTV Video Music AwardsHimselfPush Best New ArtistLonglisted
2020MTV Video Music Awards“The Woo” (featuring Roddy Ricch & 50 Cent)Song of SummerNominated
2020BET Hip Hop AwardsHimselfBest New Hip-Hop ArtistPending

Pop Smoke Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020TBAHimselfDocumentary
2020BoogieTBAMinor role

Achievements

He joined Pusha T on stage at the “Best Day Ever” festival in Coney Island. His realpopsmoke has earned more than 1 million followers.

Pop Smoke Relationship, Dating, Girlfriend

He dated Yummy Yellow.

Family & Relatives

FatherWill Update Soon
MotherWill Update Soon
SiblingsWill Update Soon
RelativesWill Update Soon

Association

Cardi B has posted an Instagram video clip of herself singing “Welcome to the Party.”

Pop Smoke Net Worth

According to Celebnetworth, his net worth was nearly about $700,000.

Net Worth 2020$700,000
Income SourceRapper

Pop Smoke Images & Gallery

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