Pop Smoke : ce qu’il faut savoir sur le regretté rappeur de Brooklyn l 8 choses à savoir l Konbini
Summary
TLDRThe video script tells the story of Pop Smoke, a Brooklyn-born rapper of Jamaican and Panamanian descent, known for his deep voice and connection with the drill music scene. Raised in a musical church environment, he later turned to sports, becoming a respected basketball player. However, health issues forced him to abandon sports, leading him into the streets and eventually to music. His breakout came with the freestyle 'MP To The Moon' in 2018, which showcased his unique style. Pop Smoke collaborated with producer 808 Melo, creating a mix of New York and London sounds, and quickly rose to fame. His influences included 50 Cent and G-Unit, and he was tragically killed in a robbery gone wrong at just 20 years old in Beverly Hills.
Takeaways
- 🎤 Pop Smoke was a rapper from Brooklyn, New York, with Jamaican and Panamanian heritage.
- 👶 He was given the nickname 'Papa' by his paternal grandmother, which later became 'Pop'.
- 🏀 Initially more interested in sports, Pop Smoke was a respected basketball player in his youth.
- 🏆 He moved to Philadelphia to attend a prep school with a basketball scholarship, aiming for an NBA career.
- 🚫 At 15, health issues forced him to give up basketball, leading him into a life of crime.
- 🎵 His introduction to music began with playing percussion instruments like conga and djembe at his local church.
- 🎙️ Pop Smoke's first foray into rapping was a spontaneous freestyle in a Brooklyn studio in 2018.
- 🔥 His unique sound, combining a deep voice with drill music, quickly gained popularity in his neighborhood.
- 🤝 He collaborated with producer 808 Melo, gaining recognition with hits like 'Welcome to the Party' and 'Dior'.
- 🌐 Pop Smoke's success was transatlantic, with a significant following in both New York and London.
- 🕊️ His ultimate rap influence was 50 Cent and G-Unit, and there was a connection between them before Pop Smoke's death.
- 🚨 Tragically, Pop Smoke was killed in a home invasion in Beverly Hills at the age of 20, by robbers targeting his luxury goods.
Q & A
Who was Pop Smoke and where was he from?
-Pop Smoke was a rapper from Brooklyn, New York, born in 1999 to a Jamaican mother and a Panamanian father.
What was the origin of Pop Smoke's nickname 'Papa'?
-His paternal grandmother gave him the nickname 'Papa,' which stuck with him throughout his youth and eventually everyone started calling him that.
How did Pop Smoke's interest in music begin?
-Pop Smoke's interest in music began at the church in his neighborhood, where he played the conga or djembe during ceremonies.
What was Pop Smoke's initial career aspiration?
-Initially, Pop Smoke was more interested in sports than music and aspired to be a respected basketball player in his neighborhood.
Why did Pop Smoke move to Philadelphia?
-Pop Smoke moved to Philadelphia to attend October, a preparatory school aimed at helping him become a collegiate basketball player with a potential NBA career.
What health issue led to Pop Smoke abandoning his basketball career?
-At the age of 15, Pop Smoke suffered from asthma, which prevented him from participating in competitive sports, leading him to abandon his basketball career.
How did Pop Smoke's involvement in crime begin?
-Pop Smoke's involvement in crime began after he was expelled from school for having a firearm in his third-grade class, leading to a series of stays in juvenile detention centers and his descent into street life.
What was the significance of Pop Smoke's first freestyle in 2018?
-Pop Smoke's first freestyle in 2018, titled 'MP To The Moon,' made a significant impact in his neighborhood and showcased his unique sound, blending his deep voice with drill instrumentals.
Who was the producer Pop Smoke collaborated with on his first EP?
-Pop Smoke collaborated with the producer 808 Melo on his first EP, creating a unique mix between New York and London sounds.
What were some of the hits produced by Pop Smoke and 808 Melo?
-Some of the hits produced by Pop Smoke and 808 Melo include 'Welcome to the Party,' 'Dior,' and 'Coupe Dior.'
How did Pop Smoke's death occur and what was the motive?
-Pop Smoke was killed by gunfire in a Beverly Hills residence in February 2020 at the age of 20. The motive was initially thought to be a gang-related incident, but it was later revealed to be a botched robbery attempt by two young burglars who were after his luxury clothing.
What was the impact of Pop Smoke's death on the music industry?
-Pop Smoke's death had a significant impact on the music industry, as he was a rising star with a unique style that was gaining popularity. His death cut short a promising career and left a void in the transatlantic rap scene.
Outlines
🎤 Rise and Tragedy of Pop Smoke
Pop Smoke, born in 1999 to a Jamaican mother and Panamanian father in Brooklyn, New York, was nicknamed 'Papa' by his paternal grandmother, a name that stuck with him into his teenage years. His friends in the neighborhood later shortened it to 'Pop Smoke,' which he also used for his Instagram handle. Pop Smoke's initial connection to music came through his church, where he played percussion instruments during ceremonies, an experience that later influenced his appreciation for rhythmic drill music. Despite his early interest in basketball, leading to a move to Philadelphia for a basketball academy, a heart condition at age 15 ended his sports career, pushing him into the streets. His school life was tumultuous, with nine changes of institutions and an expulsion for having a gun in school. By 16, he was deeply involved in drug dealing, driving luxury cars. His entry into music came in 2018 when he freestyled over an instrumental used by another Brooklyn rapper, Chef 10, for his song 'Panique.' His unique voice and choice of drill instrumentals quickly gained him attention in his neighborhood. He decided to work with producer Iec Mello, known for his controversial hit '2 and 10 Months of Harvey,' to create a mix of New York and London sounds, resulting in hits like 'Welcome to the Party' and 'Dior.' Pop Smoke's rise was meteoric, and he was compared to New York drill rappers with deep voices like The Lox and Mobb Deep, with 50 Cent being his ultimate reference. Before his death, 50 Cent expressed a desire to produce Pop Smoke's album. Tragically, on February 19, 2020, at just 20 years old, Pop Smoke was shot and killed in a Beverly Hills residence during a botched robbery, where the suspects, aged between 15 and 21, had intended to steal his luxury clothes, which he had inadvertently advertised on social media.
🔫 Pop Smoke's Fatal Encounter
In a tragic turn of events, Pop Smoke's life was cut short when he was fatally shot in the chest during a robbery gone wrong at a luxury residence in Beverly Hills. The suspects, in a state of panic, fired multiple shots, leading to the rapper's untimely death. His life, marked by a rapid ascent to fame and a deep connection to his instinctive and raw musical style, ended abruptly. The incident highlights the often dangerous and unpredictable nature of fame and the streets from which he emerged. Pop Smoke's death sent shockwaves through the music industry and his fans, leaving behind a legacy that is both celebrated and mourned.
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Keywords
💡Pop Smoke
💡Drill Music
💡Congo and Djembe
💡Basketball
💡Drug Dealing
💡Rap
💡Church
💡Jay Guapo
💡Melo
💡50 Cent
💡Death of Pop Smoke
Highlights
Pop Smoke, born in Brooklyn, New York, had a Jamaican mother and a Panamanian father.
His paternal grandmother gave him the nickname 'Papa', which stuck throughout his youth.
Pop Smoke was also known by the name 'Gouapes', which he used for his Instagram account.
His first musical experiences were at his neighborhood church, where he played percussion instruments.
Pop Smoke appreciated the rhythmic drill music of Haiti due to his percussion background.
He was involved in sports, particularly basketball, before turning to music.
A health issue at 15 years old ended his basketball career and led him to the streets.
Pop Smoke's educational journey was chaotic, changing schools nine times within his neighborhood.
He was expelled from school for having a gun, which marked the beginning of his life in the streets.
In 2018, Pop Smoke accompanied his friend Jay Guapo to a Brooklyn studio, where he tried rapping for the first time.
His first freestyle, 'MP To The Moon', became a sensation in his neighborhood.
Pop Smoke's unique sound combined his deep voice with the drill instrumentals he loved.
He collaborated with producer 808 Melo, gaining recognition in London with hits like 'Welcome to the Party' and 'Dior'.
Pop Smoke quickly became a star and represented a new transatlantic rap power.
His ultimate rap reference was 50 Cent and G-Unit, with whom he felt a connection due to their shared last name, Jackson.
Pop Smoke was killed in a robbery gone wrong at a Beverly Hills residence on February 19, 2020, at the age of 20.
The suspects were young robbers who intended to steal his luxury clothes but ended up shooting him in panic.
Pop Smoke's life and music were characterized by living quickly and instinctively.
Transcripts
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moquer née en 1999 à brooklyn new york
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le peuple de sa grand-mère et le smau
qu'il s'est choisie par les premiers
contacts de postes moque avec la musique
se font à l'église de son quartier
le jeune pop a-ha compagne alors la
cérémonie en jouant du conga ou du
djembé
il dira plus tard que c'est cet
apprentissage de la percussion qui lui
fait apprécier particulièrement les
productions drilles très rythmée de
haïti et mélo l'église reste son
sanctuaire familiale même si pop smoke
avoue s'y rendre armée dès son plus
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déménagé dans la banlieue de
philadelphie pour entrer dans l'académie
octobre une école de préparation à
devenir un joueur de basket
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avenir professionnel en nba
malheureusement à 15 ans peuvent se
moquer des gnostiques et avec un souffle
au coeur ce qui lui enlève toute
possibilité de participer à une
compétition il abandonne alors le basket
et tombe dans la rue bon le basket c'est
fait
le parcours scolaire de pau smoke est
assez chaotique il a changé neuf fois
d'établissement uniquement dans le
quartier de carnaby à brooklyn pendant
sa jeunesse au collège on le trou avec
une arme à feu un pistolet dans sa
classe de troisième il sera viré et
commencera des allers-retours en maison
d'arrêt c'est à cette époque qu'il
devient un véritable carnassier de la
rue roulant en voiture luxueuse à
seulement 16 ans bon la vente de drogue
s'est fait à l'automne 2010 8 pop smoke
accompagne son ami jay guapo dans un
studio de brooklyn jay guapo commence
tout juste sa carrière et compte
enregistrer quelques nouveaux morceaux
intrigué pop mots que veut voir comment
ça marche défoncé après la prise de
quelques drogue jégo à pau sans dort sur
le canapé les studios pop smoke décide
alors de rentrer en cabine
juste pour voir s'il peut râpé cl c'est
râpé instinctivement il choisit
l'instrumental sur youtube qu'il vient
d'être utilisé par un autre rappeur de
brooklyn chef 10 pour son panique par
lui il rentre dans la cabine
d'enregistrement sans écrire un mot
quelques minutes plus tard ce test
devient mpr le premier free style de pop
se moquant 2018 qui fait directement en
sensations dans son quartier
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le son si particulier de pop se moque
bien de l'alliage entre sa voix très
grave et les instrumentaux drilles qu'il
choisit smoke adoré le rythme de son
freestyle mp or il veut absolument ce
style lugubre et hardcore pour la suite
il décide de contacter le producteur du
titre et iec mélo qui commence à se
faire un nom à londres notamment avec le
titre controversé 2 et 10 mois d harvey
nos box moque fait venir était à vélo à
new york pour travailler sur son premier
ep
ensemble ils vont créer ce mélange si
particulier entre new york et londres
avec des hits comme welcome to de paris
depuis le fulgurant dior couture diodio
devient rapidement une star quelques
mois seulement après son premier
freestyle et le monde assiste à la
naissance de nouvelles puissances
transatlantique
quand il parle de ses références pop ce
mot qui évoque très souvent les rappeurs
énervé de new york où voix très larges
comme des mecs ou et moby mais sa
référence ultime reste vif 600 et son
groupe g-unit les deux rappeurs s'était
d'ailleurs rapprochée un peu avant la
mort de pop smoke fish thyssen racontait
qu'il trouvait oxmo irrespectueux
quand il lui parlait lors de leur
première rencontre car elle était
toujours fixée sur son téléphone et
silencieux fifty découvre ensuite que
pop moque écrivait en fait tout ce qu'il
disait à sa mort fifty scène déclare
qu'il souhaite produire l'album de pop
se moque le fameux shoot faut le tort m
for the moon qui cassera tous les
records et bien pop se moquer fish 6 cm
sont plus proche qu'on ne le pense en
effet ils ont déjà tous les deux le même
nom de famille jackson et pourrait
potentiellement être des cousins très
éloignés des cendres à la même tribu
antillaise les arawak donc les
générations de stars du rap new yorkais
près toujours leur source dans les
petites îles des caraïbes et des
antilles il faut croire que tout vient
du reggae
le 19 février 2020 pop se moquer tué par
balles dans une résidence de beverly
hills
il a tout juste 20 ans alors que la
police croit au départ un règlement de
compte entre gangs pop se moque étant
affilié au crips les suspects sont
finalement deux jeunes braqueurs qui
auraient raté leur larcin
en effet dans la journée du 19 février
pop se moqua postés sur les réseaux des
photos le sac de vêtements qu'il a reçu
sur sa table c'est ça qu'on voit
distinctement l'adresse de la résidence
de beverly hills d'après les enquêtes
les jeunes braqueurs âgé de 15 ans à 21
ans ont juste voulu voler ses vêtements
de luxe et dans la panique
l'un d'entre eux a tiré plusieurs fois
dans le torse du rappeur oxmo qu'est
mort comme il a vécu rapidement et à
l'instinct
oui
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