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Pop Smoke’s Family & Steven Victor Give Update On New Music Releases


Steven Victor, the man who signed Pop Smoke, along with the late rapper’s family announced their plans to release new posthumous music.

Pop Smoke‘s family and manager, Steven Victor, made a joint statement on Wednesday announcing that they’ll be releasing new music from the late artist throughout the next year. It’s been almost three months since the world lost such a promising young talent, after a fatal shooting resulted in the 21-year-old’s untimely death. While fans have been mourning his loss in the months following his passing, they were treated to a few posthumous releases, including the single, “How We Move,” featuring Dave East. There is also currently a whole posthumous album in the works with the help of 50 Cent and Steven Victor, the owner of Victor Victor label who helped launch Pop’s career. On Wednesday, Steven shared an official statement from himself and Pop’s family on Instagram, giving an update on all future Pop Smoke releases.

“Bashar ‘Pop Smoke’ Jackson – so genuine, bright, loving, and so full of promise,” the message reads. “A rare soul, wise beyond his years whose smile, voice, mere presence would brighten the room. He was all the things one could hope for in an artist, friend, leader, and partner. Pop’s passing leaves us all broken hearted with a wound that will never heal.”

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“The public show of support and grief, by everyone touched by Pop during his lifetime, has provided some semblance of comfort during these difficult times for his family, friends, and colleagues,” the statement continues. “Throughout the next year we will be sharing new music, as we continue to build Pop’s legacy. In conjunction with his estate we will be making formal announcements on his foundation and music projects.”

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“We love him so much and miss him so dearly,” the message, signed by “Victor Victor Worldwide & The Jackson Family,” concludes. Pop had just released his second mixtape, Meet The Woo 2, less than two weeks before he tragically passed. According to 50 Cent, the album should be arriving sometime later this month. There is also a Pop Smoke documentary in the works from Steven Victor himself.

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Pop Smoke’s Family Break Their Silence On Rapper’s Death

Pop Smoke's family released an official statement on his passing, expressing their gratitude for all the love and support they've received.

Pop Smoke's family have released an official statement regarding the late rapper's recent death, in which they thanked everyone for their love and support as they try to cope with the tragic loss. After the news broke on February 19th that Pop Smoke had been murdered in what was initially believed to be a home invasion robbery in the Hollywood Hills, the world was shaken. Countless fans, friends, and loved ones of the young rapper spoke out about how heartbroken they were and expressed endless kind words about him. The family of Pop Smoke, born Bashar Jackson, have understandably remained quiet on the matter as they continue to grieve in private. On Friday, his family released an official statement on his passing.
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“The family of Bashar 'Pop Smoke' Jackson would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone for your support," the statement reads. "Every prayer, call, and act of kindness is deeply appreciated as we mourn the loss of our son, brother and friend. Brooklyn knew him as Bashar. He was educated and nurtured in Brooklyn and his rise to fame all developed from the place he proudly represented. Within the last year, his extraordinary giftedness was revealed to the world, introducing Pop Smoke. Unfortunately, there are no public details available regarding the murder of our loved one. We ask for respect and responsible reporting during this critical time. Inaccurate reports only add unnecessary pain to a grieving family.”