SSGKobe explained

SSGKobe
Birth Name:Tyreek Solomon Pellerin
Birth Date:December 2, 2003 (age 20)
Birth Place:Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
Years Active:2018–present[1]

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.[2] He also gained traction through his multiple collaborations with music video director Cole Bennett.[3]

Early life

Tyreek Solomon Pellerin[1] was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Career

2018: Beginnings

Pellerin 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.[3]

2021–2022: Breakthrough

In February 2021, Pellerin released his breakthrough single Thrax, which would later go viral on TikTok.[2] In April 2021, he released a six song EP titled KO.[4] In November 2021, he released F*K EM, a collaboration with American rapper Lil Yachty.[5] In January 2022, he released a single titled Don't Miss.[6] In March 2022, he released his collaboration with American rapper Trippie Redd titled Escape Your Love.[7] In April 2022, he featured on American rapper and producer Sonny Digital's song Guess What.[8]

Sexual assault allegations

In 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.[9] 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.[10] In May 2023, he confirmed that Columbia Records dropped him as a result of the allegations coming out.[11]

Musical style

Pellerin is recognized for his Auto-Tune-infused vocals and melody-driven trap music.[12]

Discography

Studio albums

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HORCRUX
  • Released: February 23, 2024
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
24

Mixtapes

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U4 0.5
  • Released: March 26, 2022
  • Label: Field Trip, Columbia
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Down To Your Soul
  • Released: March 2, 2023
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

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Symbolization
  • Released: May 10, 2016
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Tranquility
  • Released: November 1, 2018
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Rebirth
  • Released: December 25, 2018
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Farewell
  • Released: May 5, 2019
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Closure
  • Released: July 3, 2019
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
THREETWO
  • Released: August 1, 2019
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Love The Hate
  • Released: September 7, 2019
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Project X
  • Released: October 15, 2019
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
M3
  • Released: December 1, 2019
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
smh
  • Released: June 26, 2020
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
night before ko
  • Released: February 26, 2021
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
KO
  • Released: April 23, 2021
  • Label: Field Trip, Columbia
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Escape
  • Released: December 31, 2021
  • Label: Field Trip, Columbia
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Relapsed
  • Released: July 8, 2022
  • Label: Field Trip, Columbia
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
RAISING KO
  • Released: January 27, 2023
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
s e v y n
  • Released: June 29, 2023
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Willows
  • Released: July 12, 2023
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Notes and References

  1. Web site: THE BREAK PRESENTS – SSGKOBE. July 28, 2021. XXL Magazine.
  2. Web site: SSGKobe Plans to Keep the People Invested With Upcoming U4EYA Album. May 19, 2022. XXL Magazine.
  3. Web site: Watch Rising Rapper SSGKobe's Making It Interview. November 18, 2021. Complex.
  4. Web site: ssgkobe Drops Off His Latest Project "Ko.". April 24, 2021. HotNewHipHop.
  5. Web site: SSGKobe & Lil Yachty Team Up On "F*K EM". November 28, 2021. HotNewHipHop.
  6. Web site: SSGKobe Shares Energetic New Single, "Don't Miss". January 29, 2022. HotNewHipHop.
  7. Web site: SSGKOBE & TRIPPIE REDD UNLEASH HYPNOTIC VIDEO FOR 'ESCAPE YOUR LOVE' SINGLE. March 18, 2022. HipHopDX.
  8. Web site: Sonny Digital Shares Video for New Single "Guess What" f/ SSGKobe, Announces 'Mr. Digital' EP. April 19, 2022. Complex.
  9. Web site: SSGKOBE ACCUSED OF RAPING WOMAN IN THE STUDIO. December 29, 2022. HipHopDX.
  10. Web site: SSGKobe Responds to Sexual Assault Allegations: 'My Parents Raised Me to Respect Women' . 2023-06-15 . Complex . en.
  11. Web site: 2023-05-29 . SSGKobe's Career Stalls As Label Drops Him Over Sexual Assault Allegations . 2023-06-15 . HipHopDX . en.
  12. Web site: Kid Cudi, Westside Gunn, SSGKobe and More – New Hip-Hop Projects This Week. July 8, 2022. XXL Magazine.