Pop Smoke

Bashar Barakah Jackson，以Pop Smoke之名享誉世界，是一位美国说唱歌手，1999年7月20日出生于纽约布鲁克林卡纳西区。2019年，他凭借突破性单曲《Welcome to the Party》和《Dior》闯入乐坛，这些歌曲融合了英国drill音乐的极简、激进制作与布鲁克林街头能量，开创了一种全新声音。Pop Smoke成为布鲁克林drill音乐的代表人物，与英国制作人和艺术家广泛合作，打造出一种既原始又富有感染力的风格。他低沉沙哑的嗓音和威胁性的即兴说唱让人过耳不忘，迅速成为嘻哈乐坛最令人兴奋的新声音之一。

在最初的病毒式成功之后，制作人Rico Beats于2019年4月将Pop Smoke与Steven Victor联系起来。Victor很快将他签入Victor Victor Worldwide和Republic Records。同年7月，Pop Smoke发布了首张混音带《Meet the Woo》，巩固了他的声誉。他的第二张混音带《Meet the Woo 2》于2020年2月7日发行，在Billboard 200专辑榜上排名第七，标志着他首次进入前十。仅仅12天后，2020年2月19日，Pop Smoke在洛杉矶的一次入室抢劫中不幸遇害，年仅20岁。

去世后，Pop Smoke的影响力反而与日俱增。他的遗作首张录音室专辑《Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon》由同为纽约人的50 Cent担任执行制作人，于2020年7月发行。该专辑在Billboard 200上排名第一，全部19首歌曲都进入了Hot 100单曲榜。专辑中包括与DaBaby和Lil Baby合作的《For the Night》以及《What You Know Bout Love》等热门歌曲。第二张遗作专辑《Faith》于2021年发行。尽管职业生涯短暂，仅持续了一年多，但Pop Smoke留下的作品重塑了drill音乐，并巩固了他作为一代天才的地位。[编辑]

Pop Smoke在布鲁克林卡纳西区长大，父亲是牙买加移民，在他年幼时离家，由母亲Audrey Jackson抚养成人。他先后就读于九所不同的学校，包括在费城短暂就读，最终被高中开除。他是一名有天赋的篮球运动员，曾为AAU球队New York Lightning效力，但他的学业屡次被街头生活打断。2018年，他在网上发现了英国drill音乐场景，迈出了音乐生涯的第一步。他与制作人Rico Beats取得联系，后者将他介绍给808Melo等英国drill制作人。2019年4月，Rico Beats将Pop Smoke的歌曲《PTSD》放给Steven Victor听，随后Pop Smoke与Victor Victor Worldwide和Republic Records签约。这次签约成为他后续一切成就的催化剂。[编辑]

Pop Smoke的突破发生在2019年4月，凭借由808Melo制作的《Welcome to the Party》。这首歌迅速走红，获得数百万次流媒体播放，并得到Drake和Nicki Minaj的推荐。随后推出的《Dior》成为一首圣歌，也是布鲁克林drill运动的标志性曲目。他的首张混音带《Meet the Woo》于2019年7月发行，仅用一天时间录制完成。第二张混音带《Meet the Woo 2》于2020年2月7日发行，在Billboard 200专辑榜上排名第七。仅仅12天后，2020年2月19日，他在洛杉矶的一次入室抢劫中遇害。他的遗作首张专辑《Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon》由50 Cent担任执行制作人，于2020年7月3日发行。该专辑在Billboard 200上排名第一，全部19首歌曲都进入Hot 100单曲榜，创下去世独唱艺人同时进入Hot 100歌曲数量的纪录。第二张遗作专辑《Faith》于2021年发行。[编辑]

Pop Smoke的公众形象以其原始、威胁性的演绎风格和职业生涯的悲剧性短暂为特征。媒体将他描绘成一位在巅峰时期陨落的一代天才。他的标志性风格包括低沉沙哑的嗓音、大量使用“Woo”等即兴说唱，以及融合街头服饰与高端品牌的时尚品味。他的粉丝群体常被称为“Woo”或“Woo Fam”，以其强烈的忠诚度和在演唱会上频繁高呼“Woo”而闻名。他的社交媒体账号（由后人管理）内容具有反思性，专注于传承。[编辑]

Pop Smoke remains the defining figure of Brooklyn drill, a voice that bridged UK production techniques with New York street narratives before his untimely death in 2020. His fanbase lacks a single, officially designated collective noun like those found in pop culture, instead coalescing around the hashtag #Woo, a phrase derived from his signature ad-lib and debut mixtape. This community demonstrated remarkable organization following his passing, orchestrating sustained streaming campaigns to ensure his posthumous album *Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon* reached number one on the Billboard 200. Fans continue to honor his legacy through annual birthday tributes on July 20th and charitable initiatives supporting the Pop Smoke Foundation, which funds youth programs in Brooklyn. The intensity of his live performances is often recounted in lore, with stories of crowds overwhelming security during shows where the collective chanting of "Woo" became a ritualistic sign-off. A specific legend persists regarding his January 2020 appearance on *The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon*, where his delivery was cited as a pivotal moment for legitimizing drill music on national television. While some anecdotes of fans fainting or events being disrupted are embellished folklore, the genuine emotional outpouring following his murder and the viral spread of his track "Dior" remain verified historical facts that shaped his enduring influence. Despite this massive cultural footprint, iFANN has evaluated Pop Smoke without assigning him a placement in its published rankings; he currently holds no position within the Global Top 1,000 or any Top-100 scope list maintained by the iFANN Global Fame Engine.[编辑]

Born Bashar Barakah Jackson, Pop Smoke adopted his stage name from his father's nickname, "Papa Smoke." Before his musical career took flight, he was a talented basketball player who competed for the AAU team New York Lightning. His debut mixtape, *Meet the Woo*, was recorded in a single day, establishing the sonic blueprint for Brooklyn drill by blending UK minimalism with local hip-hop energy. His song "Dior" served as an anthem during the 2020 George Floyd protests, while his signature ad-lib "Woo" evolved into a rallying cry for his audience. Beyond these documented facts, a persistent legend surrounds his January 2020 performance on *The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon*, where critics noted his raw energy legitimized the genre on national television. Another widely retold story involves the immediate viral explosion of "Dior" on SoundCloud and TikTok, transforming him from a local artist into an international star overnight. Fans also frequently recount how his concerts became so chaotic due to the volume of the crowd chanting "Woo" that security had to intervene, a narrative that amplifies his larger-than-life stage presence.[编辑]

Pop Smoke由母亲Audrey Jackson抚养长大，父亲是牙买加移民，在Bashar年幼时离家。他有一个哥哥Obasi Jackson和一个妹妹。他的家人因他的去世深受打击，母亲Audrey现在通过Pop Smoke LLC管理他的遗产。他未曾结婚，也没有子女。[编辑]

Pop Smoke与制作人Rico Beats关系密切，后者发掘了他并引荐给Steven Victor。Victor将他签入Victor Victor Worldwide和Republic Records。50 Cent担任其遗作专辑《Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon》的执行制作人。英国drill制作人808Melo制作了他的突破性热门歌曲《Welcome to the Party》和《Dior》。他经常与Quavo、DaBaby、Lil Baby和Rowdy Rebel合作。[编辑]

Pop Smoke公开的恋爱史有限，并非其短暂职业生涯的主要焦点。没有记录显示他有长期伴侣或订婚。最引人注目的报道关系是短暂且高调的传闻，称他与说唱歌手兼演员Yung Miami（Caresha Brownlee）有恋情，但双方均未证实。截至2026年，Pop Smoke已故，因此其恋爱状态不适用。他没有已知的子女。[编辑]

Tributes poured in from peers, institutions, and officials across the music industry immediately following the loss of Pop Smoke, while fan vigils and gatherings were held in Brooklyn and other cities to honor the rising star whose career was cut short. The community response highlighted his status as the face of Brooklyn drill through moments of silence and the creation of memorial murals. On February 19, 2020, early in the morning on a Wednesday, he was found with fatal gunshot wounds at a home located in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, during a home-invasion robbery where armed men entered the residence demanding jewelry and drugs before shooting him multiple times.

Official confirmation from law enforcement authorities stated he had sustained fatal gunshot wounds, though specific hospital statements confirming the exact time of death were not detailed beyond the initial police report. The investigation led to multiple arrests and convictions, with Corey Walker and Keandre Rodgers charged with murder with special circumstance allegations facing potential death penalty charges for their roles in the killing. Public reaction included a significant surge in streaming and sales of his music, particularly his posthumous album Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon, which became a commercial phenomenon. Regarding funeral arrangements, specific dates and locations for a public funeral were not detailed, but the Shoot for the Stars Foundation organizes annual events in his memory.

Notably, Pop Smoke Day returned to Canarsie Park in Brooklyn on July 20, 2026, featuring a free community festival, parade, and Fashion Gala at the Brooklyn Museum. Posthumously, his debut studio album Meet the Woo and his second posthumous album achieved massive chart success, with the latter debuting at number one on the Billboard 200. Several films, books, and awards have been dedicated to his memory, and the estate is managed through the Shoot for the Stars Foundation, which oversees posthumous releases, charitable initiatives, and legal actions against his killers.[编辑]

Per iFANN's editorial analysis, the estate of the late rapper Pop Smoke is estimated to be worth $5 Million as of 2026. This valuation reflects the ongoing commercial viability of his catalog rather than active business ventures. Primary revenue streams include posthumous music sales, streaming royalties, and merchandise, driven significantly by the albums *Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon* and *Faith*. Licensing agreements for his music in films, television, and video games further contribute to the estate's value. The assets are managed by his mother, Audrey Jackson, under the entity Pop Smoke LLC. There are no known major real estate holdings or external business investments beyond his music rights.[编辑]

Pop Smoke获得过几项重要奖项，均为追授。他在2021年BET奖上获得最佳新人奖。在2021年公告牌音乐奖上，他获得了最佳说唱艺人、最佳新人、最佳男艺人、最佳流媒体歌曲艺人、凭借《Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon》获得最佳说唱专辑，以及凭借同一张专辑获得最佳公告牌200专辑。他还在2021年iHeartRadio音乐奖上获得了年度说唱专辑奖。[编辑]