SSGKobe

SSGKobe
SSGKobe in May 2022
SSGKobe in May 2022
Background information
Birth nameTyreek Solomon Pellerin
Born (2003-12-02) December 2, 2003 (age 20)
Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2018–present[1]
Labels

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]

Early life

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

Career

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2018: Beginnings

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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.[4]

2021–2022: Breakthrough

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In 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

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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.[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

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Pellerin is recognized for his Auto-Tune-infused vocals and melody-driven trap music.[13]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected details
Title Album details
HORCRUX
  • Released: February 23, 2024
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
24

Mixtapes

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List of mixtapes, with selected details
Title Mixtape details
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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List of extended plays, with selected details
Title Extended plays details
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

References

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  1. ^ a b "THE BREAK PRESENTS – SSGKOBE". XXL Magazine. July 28, 2021.
  2. ^ "22 Rising Artists to Watch in 2022". Complex. January 20, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "SSGKobe Plans to Keep the People Invested With Upcoming U4EYA Album". XXL Magazine. May 19, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "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.