Rapper Pop Smoke(né Bashar Barakah Jackson) was reportedly killed after he was gunned down inside of his residence during an alleged home invasion in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. He was 20 years old.
Many stars includingChance the Rapper,Snoop Dogg,Nicki Minaj,50 CentandQuavohave paid tribute to thelate Brooklyn nativefollowing his tragic death.
“Rest Up Pop Smoke, you were too young,” Chance the Rapperwrote on Twitter. “God Bless and comfort your family. What a crazy trajectory you were on man smh ??????”
Pop Smoke.Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty
Chance The Rapper tweet.Chance the Rapper/ Twitter
Snoop Doggpaid homageto the late star with a post on his Instagram. “R. I. P. Lil homie. ✨???? damn I’m hurt all ova again ?✨? Gone2soon??,” he wrote.
Kehlanishared her condolences on Twitter. “Rest up pop smoke!! 20 years old, hella sweet FREAKISHLY talented. shit sick out here. prayers to his family forreal,” she wrote. In aseparate postthat she shared moments before, she wrote, “Jealousy is terrifying” seemingly in reference to Pop Smoke’s killing.
Nicki Minajshared a similar post onInstagram. “The Bible tells us that jealousy is as cruel as the grave. Unbelievable. Rest In Peace, Pop,” she wrote.
Tygapostedan emotional messageon his Instagram and revealed that he recently spoke with Pop Smoke.
“Damn bro just talked to u.?,” he began. “Can’t believe it. you was on yo way. You was a real star bro. Yo energy was crazy. We needed ur energy n sound! Rest In Peace broski ????”
Also mentioning jealousy, 50 Cent shared two posts in honor of the late artist. “No such thing as success with out [sic] jealousy, treachery comes from those who are close. R.i.P,” he captioned thefirst photo. He also posted avideo montageof Pop Smoke that was captured during one of the star’s performances.
Quavo shared aheartfelt poston Instagram as well. “F L Y H I G H W O O ?@realpopsmokeGot To Kno [sic] This Kid! Very Talented Humble Respectful And Appreciative Always Ask Questions Big Sponge To Knowledge Fast Learning Young Boss And The Huncho Was Here To Share That Anytime You Called Me! R.I.P,” he wrote.
YGpaid tributeto Pop Smoke as well. In a post he shared on Instagram he wrote, “Smh, gang gang in peace homie@realpopsmokeYou was jus getting started! ❤️?❤️?❤️?”
He later collaborated with Travis Scott on the track “Gatti” in December.
Earlier this month, Pop Smoke released his second mixtape, titledMeet the Woo V.2, which has receivedraving reviewsin its first week. It secured himhis first top 10 placementon theBillboardcharts.
source: people.com
