As a fan of hip-hop and curious about the connections between artists, I’ve been wondering if there’s any familial link between the late rapper Pop Smoke and the iconic 50 Cent. Both artists have made significant impacts on the music scene, but is there more to their relationship than meets the eye? I’d love to hear insights from fellow music enthusiasts.
Pop Smoke and 50 Cent were not related. They shared a close friendship and professional relationship, with 50 Cent serving as the co-Executive Producer on Pop Smoke’s posthumous album. Pop Smoke, whose real name was Bashar Jackson, often cited 50 Cent as a major musical influence. Despite both artists having the last name ‘Jackson’ and being from New York, there is no familial connection between them.
