Following the tragic death of the 20-year-old New York rapper, Pop Smoke, his family has released an official statement expressing their gratitude for the outpouring of support and love they have received in the wake of his passing. Pop Smoke was fatally shot at a residence in Hollywood Hills around 4:30 am on Wednesday, February 19.
In the statement issued on Friday, his family extended their heartfelt thanks to all of his fans and friends for their unwavering support during this difficult time.
The Jackson family writes, “The family of Bashar ‘Pop Smoke’ Jackson would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone for your support. 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 gifts were revealed to the world: introducing Pop Smoke. Unfortunately, there are no public details available regarding the murder of our loved one. We ask you to respect the responsible reporting during this crucial time. Thank you for respecting our family and the legacy of Bashar during this time.”
According to his autopsy report, the official cause of death was a gunshot to the torso, and he was just 20 years old.
His death is currently under investigation as a gang-related attack, contrary to initial reports of a robbery gone wrong.
