Misplaced Pages

SSGKobe
SSGKobe in May 2022
Background information
Birth name	Tyreek Solomon Pellerin
Born	(2003-12-02) December 2, 2003 (age 21) Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop trap emo rap rage pluggnb
Occupations	Rapper singer songwriter
Years active	2018–present
Labels	Columbia Field Trip (Former)

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. He also gained traction through his multiple collaborations with music video director Cole Bennett.

Early life

Tyreek Solomon Pellerin 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.

2021–2022: Breakthrough

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

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

Musical style

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

Discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

Extended plays

References

1. ^ "THE BREAK PRESENTS – SSGKOBE". XXL Magazine. July 28, 2021.
2. "22 Rising Artists to Watch in 2022". Complex. January 20, 2021.
3. ^ "SSGKobe Plans to Keep the People Invested With Upcoming U4EYA Album". XXL Magazine. May 19, 2022.
4. ^ "Watch Rising Rapper SSGKobe's Making It Interview". Complex. November 18, 2021.
5. "ssgkobe Drops Off His Latest Project "Ko."". HotNewHipHop. April 24, 2021.
6. "SSGKobe & Lil Yachty Team Up On "F*K EM"". HotNewHipHop. November 28, 2021.
7. "SSGKobe Shares Energetic New Single, "Don't Miss"". HotNewHipHop. January 29, 2022.
8. "SSGKOBE & TRIPPIE REDD UNLEASH HYPNOTIC VIDEO FOR 'ESCAPE YOUR LOVE' SINGLE". HipHopDX. March 18, 2022.
9. "Sonny Digital Shares Video for New Single "Guess What" f/ SSGKobe, Announces 'Mr. Digital' EP". Complex. April 19, 2022.
10. "SSGKOBE ACCUSED OF RAPING WOMAN IN THE STUDIO". HipHopDX. December 29, 2022.
11. "SSGKobe Responds to Sexual Assault Allegations: 'My Parents Raised Me to Respect Women'". Complex. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
12. "SSGKobe's Career Stalls As Label Drops Him Over Sexual Assault Allegations". HipHopDX. May 29, 2023. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
13. "Kid Cudi, Westside Gunn, SSGKobe and More – New Hip-Hop Projects This Week". XXL Magazine. July 8, 2022.

• Living people
• African-American male rappers
• American male rappers
• Rappers from Louisiana
• Southern hip-hop musicians
• 21st-century American rappers
• 21st-century American male musicians
• 21st-century African-American musicians
• 2003 births