Tyreek Solomon Pellerin, better known by his stage name SSGKobe (born December 2, 2003) is an American rapper and singer-songwriter. He gained popularity On his 2021 single "Thrax" which went viral on TikTok.[3] He also gained traction through his multiple collaborations with music video director Cole Bennett.[4]
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| Birth name | Tyreek Solomon Pellerin |
| Born | December 2, 2003 Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2018–present[1] |
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Early life
editTyreek Solomon Pellerin[1] was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana.[citation needed]
Career
edit2018: Beginnings
editPellerin began making music influenced by his cousins who were also making music and had a home-studio. He recalls being adamant about sharing his music by fear of it not being appreciated by his local community.[4]
2021–2022: Breakthrough
editIn February 2021, Pellerin released his breakthrough single Thrax, which would later go viral on TikTok.[3] In April 2021, he released a six song EP titled KO.[5] In November 2021, he released F*K EM, a collaboration with American rapper Lil Yachty.[6] In January 2022, he released a single titled Don't Miss.[7] In March 2022, he released his collaboration with American rapper Trippie Redd titled Escape Your Love.[8] In April 2022, he featured on American rapper and producer Sonny Digital's song Guess What.[9]
Sexual assault allegations
editIn December 2022, Ka$hkenni, an artist, took to Instagram to accuse SSGKobe of forcing her to have sexual intercourse in a soundproof studio room on November 23, 2022.[10] In January 2023, he denied the accusations against him and said that he was "raised to respect women" in a statement on his official Discord server.[11] In May 2023, he confirmed that Columbia Records dropped him as a result of the allegations coming out.[12]
Musical style
editPellerin is recognized for his Auto-Tune-infused vocals and melody-driven trap music.[13]
Discography
editStudio albums
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| HORCRUX |
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| 24 |
Mixtapes
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| U4 0.5 |
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| Down To Your Soul |
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Extended plays
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| Symbolization |
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| Tranquility |
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| Rebirth |
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| Farewell |
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| Closure |
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| THREETWO |
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| Love The Hate |
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| Project X |
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| M3 |
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| smh |
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| night before ko |
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| KO |
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| Escape |
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| Relapsed |
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| RAISING KO |
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| s e v y n |
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References
edit- ^ a b "THE BREAK PRESENTS – SSGKOBE". XXL Magazine. July 28, 2021.
- ^ "22 Rising Artists to Watch in 2022". Complex. January 20, 2021.
- ^ a b "SSGKobe Plans to Keep the People Invested With Upcoming U4EYA Album". XXL Magazine. May 19, 2022.
- ^ a b "Watch Rising Rapper SSGKobe's Making It Interview". Complex. November 18, 2021.
- ^ "ssgkobe Drops Off His Latest Project "Ko."". HotNewHipHop. April 24, 2021.
- ^ "SSGKobe & Lil Yachty Team Up On "F*K EM"". HotNewHipHop. November 28, 2021.
- ^ "SSGKobe Shares Energetic New Single, "Don't Miss"". HotNewHipHop. January 29, 2022.
- ^ "SSGKOBE & TRIPPIE REDD UNLEASH HYPNOTIC VIDEO FOR 'ESCAPE YOUR LOVE' SINGLE". HipHopDX. March 18, 2022.
- ^ "Sonny Digital Shares Video for New Single "Guess What" f/ SSGKobe, Announces 'Mr. Digital' EP". Complex. April 19, 2022.
- ^ "SSGKOBE ACCUSED OF RAPING WOMAN IN THE STUDIO". HipHopDX. December 29, 2022.
- ^ "SSGKobe Responds to Sexual Assault Allegations: 'My Parents Raised Me to Respect Women'". Complex. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
- ^ "SSGKobe's Career Stalls As Label Drops Him Over Sexual Assault Allegations". HipHopDX. May 29, 2023. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
- ^ "Kid Cudi, Westside Gunn, SSGKobe and More – New Hip-Hop Projects This Week". XXL Magazine. July 8, 2022.