Artists

Pop Smoke

Pop Smoke, born Bashar Barakah Jackson, rapidly ascended the ranks of drill music, a subgenre of hip-hop. Hailing from Brooklyn, his deep, gravelly voice and energetic beats garnered attention with hits like "Welcome to the Party." The charismatic rapper's rise was tragically cut short in February 2020 when he was fatally shot during a home invasion. His death shocked the music world, and the loss was felt deeply. Despite his untimely demise, Pop Smoke's impact endures through posthumous releases and the lasting influence he had on the evolution of New York's drill scene. The rise and fall of Pop Smoke remains a poignant chapter in contemporary hip-hop history.