Born: 20 July 1999 · Died: 19 February 2020 · Age at death: 20
How old was Pop Smoke when he died?
Pop Smoke died aged 20. He was born on 20 July 1999 and died on 19 February 2020.
American rapper whose hits Welcome to the Party and Dior brought Brooklyn drill to the world before his death at twenty
Did you know?His deep, gravelly voice became the signature sound of Brooklyn drill.
Quick facts
Date of birth20 July 1999
Date of death19 February 2020
Age at death20
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceCanarsie, United States
Editor's Take:
Pop Smoke brought Brooklyn drill to a global audience. He grew up in Canarsie and began rapping in his late teens. His booming voice and heavy beats were instantly recognisable. Within a year he was one of New York's most exciting new artists. His death at twenty shocked the music world. His debut album, released months later, went straight to number one. His music still fills clubs and playlists.
Key Milestones
2019: Releases Welcome to the Party
2020: Releases Meet the Woo 2
2020: Posthumous album tops the chart
Bashar Barakah Jackson (July 20, 1999 – February 19, 2020), known professionally as Pop Smoke, was an American rapper and singer. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York City, he rose to fame with the release of his 2019 singles "Welcome to the Party" and "Dior".
