If you have just been released from custody and are in the midst of resolving a beef, you have pretty good reason to celebrate. 

On Friday (Jan. 17), Pop Smoke was arrested at JFK airport for allegedly stealing a Rolls Royce Wraith. The Brooklyn rapper is pleading not guilty, as he claims he arranged to borrow the vehicle for a music video when attempting to transport it from California to New York. He’s due in court on February 3rd to settle the case, for which he faces ten years if found guilty. If all works out for Pop Smoke, his star will continue to rise and he will be able to pay back his mother, who reportedly paid off his $250,000 bond by listing her home for sale.

It was a hectic week for Pop Smoke, as he was also caught up in a beef with fellow Brooklynite, Casanova. The feud stemmed from Casanova believing that Pop Smoke was stealing his slang and prematurely declaring himself the “King of New York”. After the two of them publicly sent some shots at one another, they met up to squash this squabble on Sunday. 

Casanova proved that all was good between them by posting photos that showed them playfully fighting one another. Page Six has now provided us with more details on what went down that evening. The reconciliation party was held in a private dining room at Brooklyn Chop House. A source said that the rappers and their crews were “popping bottles of champagne at a table filled with porterhouse steaks, salt-and-pepper lobsters and pastrami dumplings.” Pop Smoke apparently paid the property gratuity for this feast, leaving an $1,000 tip. 

Amidst all this commotion, Pop Smoke dropped a new song on Friday, “Christopher Walking“. 

After taking off with a number of boisterous singles in “Dior,” “Welcome to the Party,” and his feature on Travis Scott‘s “GATTI,” Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke is on pace to enjoy quite an impressive year as a breakout star in the game. He will need to jump over his fair share of obstacles to achieve the success that he is clearly destined for though. Last week, it was reported that the rapper had been arrested upon his arrival at a New York airport, being taken into custody for attempting to transport a stolen Rolls-Royce vehicle from California to New York. According to Complex, Pop Smoke entered a not guilty plea and will be back in court early next month. Moments after his release from jail, he linked up with his short-lived rival Casanova to squash their feud but that wouldn’t have been possible without some tremendous financial support from his mother.

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As reported by VladTV, Pop Smoke’s mom paid off the rapper’s $250,000 bond by listing her home for sale. The recording artist is on pace to make a good chunk of change this year and he will surely get Momma Smoke in a brand new mansion as soon as the funds become available. Hopefully, his trajectory is not taken off path because of this as, in relation to his arrest, Pop Smoke is facing ten years in prison if proven guilty.

Pop Smoke will be back in court on February 3. Stay tuned for updates on the Brooklynite’s case.

Pop Smoke is one of the most exciting new rappers in the game right now, representing the gritty side of New York that doesn’t care all too much about melody or a catchy hook. What the 20-year-old drill artist brings to the table is his street sensibility and a story that many can relate to. His hit singles “Welcome To The Party” and “Dior” paved the way for him to make an appearance on Travis Scott‘s new Cactus Jack compilation project JACKBOYS, highlighting the final song “GATTI.” Unfortunately for him, he has reportedly found himself in trouble with the law, getting arrested this morning for allegedly transporting a stolen vehicle across state lines.

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According to TMZ, federal agents popped Pop Smoke this morning for travelling in a stolen 2019 Rolls-Royce Wraith, which he had reportedly borrowed for a music video shoot. The report reads that, back in November, Pop Smoke and the owner of the whip agreed for the rapper to use the car in a new music video, offering the owner special treatment at a concert to pay him back. Pop Smoke was apparently supposed to return the vehicle the next day but, when he didn’t, the owner of the Rolls reported it as stolen and tracked it down in Arizona. For context, the recording artist had met the man in California. 

Pop Smoke is set to be arraigned later today in Brooklyn. He was arrested at the airport upon his return from Paris Fashion Week.

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