Musicians & Composers · 21st Century
Pop Smoke’s Last Words
“Stop. Stop. Stop.”— Pop Smoke, February 19, 2020
Who Was Pop Smoke?
Pop Smoke (Bashar Barakah Jackson) pioneered the Brooklyn drill sound and launched to fame with his mixtape Meet the Woo.
The Final Moments
Pop Smoke was shot during a home invasion at a rented Hollywood Hills mansion.
Are These Words Verified?
Medium confidence. Court testimony from the murder trial included witness accounts of Pop Smoke's words during the home invasion, though chaos of the event makes precise accounts difficult.
Sources
- archive Los Angeles County court testimony
- firsthand Witness statements from criminal trial
Legacy
Pop Smoke's posthumous album debuted at number one and cemented his legendary status.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Pop Smoke’s last words?
“Stop. Stop. Stop.”
How did Pop Smoke die?
Pop Smoke died on February 19, 2020 at the age of 20. Cause of death: Shot during home invasion.
Were Pop Smoke’s last words documented?
Medium confidence. Court testimony from the murder trial included witness accounts of Pop Smoke's words during the home invasion, though chaos of the event makes precise accounts difficult.