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Pop Smoke’s Family Announces Coffee Shop in Honor of Late Rapper
The new spot will honor Pop in his Canarsie neighborhood.
Pop Smoke's Family Discuss Late Rapper's Friends Not Showing Up: 'Why We Quiet?'
The late rapper's mother and brother say they haven't been getting the support that many fans might think they have after Pop's death.
The Most Iconic Rapper Jeans Through the Decades
From EVISU to True Religion and Amiri, these are the jeans that have defined hip-hop style over the years.
21 Savage Flips R. Kelly’s "I Wish," Pays Tribute to Young Dolph, Takeoff, and More
21 dropped off his new album, 'What Happened to the Streets?' on Friday.
Pop Smoke Was Reportedly Subject of NYPD Investigation Prior to His Death
The rapper's arrest for allegedly transporting a stolen Rolls Royce Wraith from LA to NYC was something police were apparently trying to leverage.

Travis Scott Reveals He Bought the $5 Million Bugatti in the 'Gatti' Video
The car reportedly cost $5 million.

Pop Smoke Murder Defendant Gets 29 Years, Apologizes to Rapper’s Family: 'I Take Responsibility'
24-year-old Corey Walker accepted a plea deal earlier this month.

What It Was Like to Record with Pop Smoke
Pop Smoke was a creative force who, in a short amount of time, made a significant impact with his music. We spoke to some of his collaborators to gain insight into his creative process.

Pop Smoke Murder Defendant Takes 29-Year Sentence in Plea Deal
Corey Walker took a guilty plea to home invasion robbery and voluntary manslaughter charges in the killing of Pop Smoke.

Pop Smoke's Mom Discusses Son's Convicted Killer Appearing in Interviews: 'Life Is Done for Him'
One of the late rapper's convicted killers, Blockstar sat down for an interview with 'No Jumper' earlier this month.

Adam22 Defends Interview With Person Involved in Pop Smoke Murder After Criticism From Akademiks (UPDATE)
The 'No Jumper' podcast host has faced backlash for sitting down for an interview with Blockstar, one of several individuals charged in the death of Pop Smoke.

Sheff G Is Ready to Reinvent New York Rap Again
We talked to Sheff G about his upcoming summer project, his thoughts on diss tracks, favorite memory with Pop Smoke, and his latest single, “Everything is Lit.”

Pop Smoke Murder Trial Date for Lone Adult Defendant Has Been Set
Corey Walker's former lawyer claimed he "did not plan this crime" and was only meant to be the driver.

French Montana Says Nipsey Hussle Being Killed Working to Help His Neighborhood 'Scared Me Away From Trying to Do the Same Thing'
French raps about the feeling on his new track "Dirty Bronx Intro." He later elaborated on the lyrics in a 'Breakfast Club' interview.

Woman Who Says She Was With Pop Smoke When He Was Killed Looks Back on 'Worst Night of My Life'
This month marks four years since Pop Smoke was fatally shot at a home in the Hollywood Hills area.

El Alfa Shares 'El Rey Del Dembow' Album f/ Pop Smoke, Rick Ross, ASAP Ferg, and More
The Dominican dembow artist also shared the visual for his Pop Smoke collab "Aqui Ta Smoke."

Pop Smoke's Murder Connected to Recent Killing of Los Angeles Rapper Who Was Found Dead in Barrel
Javonnta Murphy, an up-and-coming Los Angeles rapper whose remains were discovered on a Malibu beach earlier this month, is related to a man who was previously charged in connection with Pop Smoke's killing.

Dead Rappers Dominate Spotify’s Top 10 Most Streamed Rap Albums
The deaths of XXXTentacion, Juice WRLD, and Pop Smoke still loom large over this era.