Today reportedly marks the final (and only) public event celebrating the life of , real name Bashar Barakah Jackson, who will reportedly be tributed with .
While he was still in the early stages of his career, Pop Smoke quickly became one of the most exciting figures in rap music. At just 20-years-old, he was gunned down in the Hollywood Hills in what was initially reported as a home invasion robbery. More recent reports have been referring to the killing as a targetted hit, but . After his body was transported back to Brooklyn, New York, the drill rapper will reportedly be taking one final spin through the ‘hood today, saying goodbye to the blocks he represented so rightfully.
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As re-posted by Elliott Wilson, Pop Smoke’s procession will take place today (March 5) as he is driven through the Floss one last time. The event is reportedly set to begin at 3:00 PM on the Zoe block (82nd and Flatlands) before making its way down Flatlands Avenue, turning on Remsen Avenue, and reaching Seaview Avenue.
This presents one of the last opportunities for fans to publicly say goodbye to the 20-year-old rapper.
confirmed that he is currently , recruiting , , , and a number of others to feature on the project. Are you looking forward to hearing what he’s got up his sleeve?