Pop Smoke's Family Release Statement
The family of Pop Smoke, who was tragically killed earlier this month, has released their first official public statement since his passing.
The family express their gratitude for all the support they have received. “The family of Bashar ‘Pop Smoke’ Jackson would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone for your support,” wrote the Jackson family. “Every prayer, call, and act of kindness is deeply appreciated as we mourn the loss of our son, brother, and friend.”
They also reflected on the 20-year-old musician who went on to become known to the world as Pop Smoke. “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 gifts were revealed to the world; introducing Pop Smoke.”
According to TMZ, Pop Smoke’s family flew to L.A. after hearing he had been shot to do their own investigation. They have personally questioned friends and witnesses, who were at the house prior to the shooting, and have asked to see the surveillance footage. They are trying to understand what happened and want answers.
Pop Smoke was shot and killed after four men in hoodies broke into his rented Hollywood Hills home on Feb. 19. The investigation into his murder is ongoing. It’s unclear if he was the victim of a random robbery or if he was targeted. There have been no arrests.
The Brooklyn rapper had just released his album Meet the Woo Vol. 2 a week before his death. He was 20 years old.