SmokePurpp is an American rapper and record artist from Florida. He made his debut in the lo-fi rap scene in 2015 via the online audio distribution site SoundCloud. He began as a producer in high school and began rapping after being ineffective in that line of work. As a self-avowed marijuana and Xanax addict, his songs frequently contain allusions to drug use. His songs are about life in rough neighborhoods, sexual escapades with young women, the desire for riches and luxuries, and the importance of living life to the utmost. He is one of three rappers to emerge from Florida in the last three years to acquire notoriety and a devoted fan base, the other two being his childhood and best friend ‘Lil Peep’ and XXXTentacion. Fans of lo-fi rap and trap music have praised his collaboration with Canadian producer and artist Murda Beatz.
Youth and Adolescence
On May 15, 1997, he was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA, and was given the name Omar Jeffery Pineiro. His mother is Hispanic, and his father is of mixed ancestry. He moved to Miami (Dade County), Florida, with his family when he was three years old.
In one of his interviews, he stated that the neighborhood where he grew up was not a nice one, with a lot of criminal activity and violence. In childhood and high school, he described himself as a calm individual surrounded by various types and groups of people.
He started using narcotics when he was young. He began smoking marijuana when he was eight years old and began using Xanax when he was sixteen. He even sold Xanax for a while. In Miami, he attended North Gardens High School. He began seriously pursuing music in high school and eventually became a music producer. After experiencing success in music, he dropped out in his senior year of high school.
Smokepurpp’s Career
He began making music in high school. He used to produce music using the DWA FL Studio software. He disliked the attention that came with being a rapper and thus preferred to work behind the scenes as a producer. He has acknowledged in numerous interviews that he failed to find success as a producer because his beats were poor and no one wanted to rap over them. After failing to achieve success as a producer, he began rapping over his own instrumentals.
In July 2015, he uploaded his first song to the online audio distribution site ‘SoundCloud,’ but deleted it because he thought it lacked quality. Soon after, he released his second single, ‘Live off a lick,’ on SoundCloud, starring rapper XXXTentacion.
‘Sam$ung Jumpin’ was his first hit SoundCloud track. His next SoundCloud hit was the single ‘Ski Mask,’ which went viral and received millions of views. He is known as a ‘SoundCloud rapper’ in the media and music business. His musical approach is categorized as ‘Lo-fi rap’ and/or ‘trap’. Lyrical references to drug use, luxury cars, gang violence, and sexual activity appear frequently in his tracks.
He inked a deal with music industry executive Todd Moscowitz’s new record label ‘Alamo Records’ under the Universal Music Group in March 2017. He also got a $50,000 diamond chain as a bonus gift. He also inked a deal with Interscope Records in the same month. On May 12, 2017, he released an extended play (EP) record named ‘Up Now Fuck Next’ on the Alamo Records label in digital download format.
He frequently collaborates with fellow Florida rap artist Lil Pump, whom he has known since infancy. He also works with Canadian composer and rapper Murda Beatz. In May 2017, he released his song ‘Audi,’ which became his biggest hit to date, with 25 million SoundCloud plays and 33 million Spotify streams.
The Recording Industry Association of America certified the recording as Gold (RIAA). The single appeared on his mixtape album ‘Deadstar,’ which was released in September 2017. Following the publication of his mixtape ‘Deadstar,’ he signed with Cactus Jack Records.
On September 28, 2017, he dropped his mixtape ‘Deadstar,’ which includes collaborations with artists such as Chief Keef, Juicy J, Travis Scott, Yo Gotti, D.R.A.M., and Lil Pump. TM88, Ronny J, and Harry Fraud are among the seasoned producers of this mixtape. He received a chain as a gift for signing with Travis Scott’s company Cactus Jack Records following the publication of this mixtape.
Deadstar, a mixtape, debuted at number 42 on the Billboard 200 albums list. Deadstar debuted at number 24 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums list and number 16 on the Billboard Top Rap Albums chart. It peaked at number 77 on the Billboard Canada Albums list.
Smokepurpp’s first big album, ‘Deadstar,’ is an eighteen-track mixtape. It was scheduled to be published on September 22, 2017, but it was delayed until September 28, 2017. On November 8, 2017, he revealed on the MTV program ‘TRL’ that he is working on a new mixtape titled ‘Bless Yo Trap’ with Canadian producer and rapper Murda Beatz. ‘123’ and ‘Do Not Disturb’ were subsequently released as singles from the mixtape. ‘Do Not Disturb’ featured rapper Lil Yachty and Offset from the American hip-hop group the Migos.
On April 13, 2018, the mixtape ‘Bless Yo Trap’ was published and debuted at number 40 on the Billboard 200 albums list. The mixtape debuted at number 22 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums list. The mixtape peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Top Rap Albums list. The mixtape debuted at number 30 on the Billboard Top Canadian Albums list. The mixtape’s single ‘123’ peaked at number 19 on the Billboard ‘US bubbling hot under 100’ list.
Smokepurpp has revealed that a sequel to his mixtape ‘Deadstar’ is in the works. The sequel is tentatively titled ‘Deadstar 2’ and has no set release schedule. There have been leaks of tunes and lyrics allegedly from various singles on the mixtape, but Smokepurpp has yet to confirm that these leaks are genuine.
On December 25, 2017, a song named ‘Distance’ was leaked on SoundCloud, claiming to be from the ‘Deadstar 2’ mixtape. In an interview with Canadian music journalist ‘Nardwuar’ in March 2018, he revealed a new project. The new endeavor is a mixtape called ‘Sound of Space,’ and the release date has yet to be determined.
SmokePurpp’s Important Projects
Despite the fact that he has only published two mixtapes, ‘Deadstar’ and ‘Bless Yo Trap,’ both have been huge successes. Singles from these two mixtapes have done extremely well on the charts and on the internet, and they have featured duets with top rappers and producers.
Honors and Recognition
The Recording Industry Association of America has certified his composition ‘Audi’ as gold (RIAA). On the Billboard Top 200 album list, his mixtape ‘Deadstar’ debuted at number 42, and his mixtape ‘Bless Yo Trap’ debuted at number 40.
His Private Affairs
On his Instagram profile, he frequently posts photos of himself receiving oral sex from female fans. Lil Pump, a rapper, is his closest friend. Smokepurpp and Lil Pump frequently travel and perform with fellow Florida rapper XXXTentacion.
Estimated Net Worth
Smokepurpp is a $4 million-dollar-worth American musician. Smokepurpp was born in May 1997 in Chicago, Illinois. He began as a producer and has been linked to the SoundCloud rap trend. Smokepurpp’s song “Audi” quickly got viral on SoundCloud.
Trivia
He has stated that his favorite performer is rapper Chief Keef, with whom he has also collaborated. In addition to Chief Keef, he has mentioned Lil Yachty, Gucci Mane, Young Thug, and Juicy J as inspirations. The album art for his mixtape ‘Deadstar’ was influenced by GG Allin, a well-known punk rock artist.
The album art for Deadstar was created by an acquaintance of his. Smokepurpp is seen in a coffin on the album cover, surrounded by a newspaper clipping, pictures of himself, alcohol, and a lean bottle, which is influenced by GG Allin’s funeral photographs.
Estimated Net Worth
Smokepurpp is a $4 million-dollar-worth American musician. Smokepurpp was born in May 1997 in Chicago, Illinois. He began as a producer and has been linked to the SoundCloud rap trend. Smokepurpp’s song “Audi” quickly got viral on SoundCloud.