A rapper from Brooklyn burst onto the scene with popular songs like “Welcome to the Party.” His mixtape, Volume 1, made waves in 2019, solidifying his presence in the rap world.

Before Fame

By early 2019, everyone knew his name.

Trivia

He hopped up with Pusha T at the “Best Day Ever” fest in Coney Island. And his realpopsmoke Insta? Over 3.4 million followers now.

Lifestyle

His actual name was Bashar Barakah Jackson. He grew up in Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York, with a Jamaican mom and Panamanian dad. He was with Alyssa Danielle, aka Yummy Yellow, when he passed. His brother is the rapper Obasi Jackson.

Associated With

Cardi B shared a video on Instagram singing “Welcome to the Party.”