SSGKobe
{{Short description|American rapper (born 2003)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2022}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = SSGKobe
| image = SSGKobe May 2022.png
| caption = SSGKobe in May 2022
| birth_name = Tyreek Solomon Pellerin
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2003|12|2}}
| birth_place = Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
| genre = {{hlist|Hip hop|trap|emo rap|rage|pluggnb}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|singer|songwriter}}
| years_active = 2018–present{{cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/ssgkobe-interview-the-brek/|title=THE BREAK PRESENTS – SSGKOBE|date=July 28, 2021|website=XXL Magazine}}
| label = {{hlist|Columbia|Field Trip (Former) {{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/2022/01/new-artists-to-watch-2022/ssgkobe|title=22 Rising Artists to Watch in 2022
|date=January 20, 2021|website=Complex}}}}
}}
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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/ssgkobe-interview/|title=SSGKobe Plans to Keep the People Invested With Upcoming U4EYA Album|date=May 19, 2022|website=XXL Magazine}}{{Cite web |last=Gardner |first=Alex |date=November 18, 2021 |title=Watch Rising Rapper SSGKobe's Making It Interview |url=https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/a/alex-gardner/ssgkobe-making-it-interview |access-date=2025-04-12 |website=Complex |language=en}} He also gained traction through his multiple collaborations with music video director Cole Bennett.{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/ssgkobe-making-it-interview|title=Watch Rising Rapper SSGKobe's Making It Interview|date=November 18, 2021|website=Complex}}
Early life
Tyreek Solomon Pellerin was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana.{{citation needed|date=February 2023}}
Career
=2018: Beginnings=
=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.{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ssgkobe-drops-off-his-latest-project-ko-new-mixtape.121470.html|title=ssgkobe Drops Off His Latest Project "Ko."|date=April 24, 2021|website=HotNewHipHop}} In November 2021, he released F*K EM, a collaboration with American rapper Lil Yachty.{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ssgkobe-and-lil-yachty-team-up-on-f-k-em-new-song.1993441.html|title=SSGKobe & Lil Yachty Team Up On "F*K EM"|date=November 28, 2021|website=HotNewHipHop}} In January 2022, he released a single titled Don't Miss.{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ssgkobe-shares-energetic-new-single-dont-miss-new-song.1993890.html|title=SSGKobe Shares Energetic New Single, "Don't Miss"|date=January 29, 2022|website=HotNewHipHop}} In March 2022, he released his collaboration with American rapper Trippie Redd titled Escape Your Love.{{cite web|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.68887/title.ssgkobe-trippie-redd-unleash-hypnotic-video-for-escape-your-love-single|title=SSGKOBE & TRIPPIE REDD UNLEASH HYPNOTIC VIDEO FOR 'ESCAPE YOUR LOVE' SINGLE|date=March 18, 2022|website=HipHopDX}} In April 2022, he featured on American rapper and producer Sonny Digital's song Guess What.{{cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/sonny-digital-guess-what-video-ssgkobe-announces-ep|title=Sonny Digital Shares Video for New Single "Guess What" f/ SSGKobe, Announces 'Mr. Digital' EP|date=April 19, 2022|website=Complex}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/ssg-kobe-rape-sexual-assault-allegations|title=SSGKOBE ACCUSED OF RAPING WOMAN IN THE STUDIO|date=December 29, 2022|website=HipHopDX}} 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.{{Cite web |title=SSGKobe Responds to Sexual Assault Allegations: 'My Parents Raised Me to Respect Women' |url=https://www.complex.com/music/ssgkobe-responds-sexual-assault-allegations |access-date=2023-06-15 |website=Complex |language=en}} In May 2023, he confirmed that Columbia Records dropped him as a result of the allegations coming out.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-05-29 |title=SSGKobe's Career Stalls As Label Drops Him Over Sexual Assault Allegations |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/ssgkobe-dropped-by-label-sexual-assault-allegations |access-date=2023-06-15 |website=HipHopDX |language=en}}
Musical style
Pellerin is recognized for his Auto-Tune-infused vocals and melody-driven trap music.{{cite web|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/kid-cudi-westside-gunn-ssgkobe-new-hip-hop-projects/|title=Kid Cudi, Westside Gunn, SSGKobe and More – New Hip-Hop Projects This Week|date=July 8, 2022|website=XXL Magazine}}
Discography
= Studio albums =
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|+ List of studio albums, with selected details ! scope="col" style="width:12em;"| Title ! scope="col" style="width:19em;"| Album details |
| scope="row"| HORCRUX
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| 24
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= Mixtapes =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of mixtapes, with selected details ! scope="col" style="width:12em;"| Title ! scope="col" style="width:19em;"| Mixtape details |
| scope="row"| U4 0.5
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| scope="row"| Down To Your Soul
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= Extended plays =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of extended plays, with selected details ! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Title ! scope="col" style="width:19em;"| Extended plays details |
| scope="row"|Symbolization
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| scope="row"|Tranquility
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| scope="row"|Rebirth
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| scope="row"|Farewell
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| scope="row"|Closure
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| scope="row"|THREETWO
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| scope="row"|Love The Hate
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| scope="row"|Project X
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| scope="row"|M3
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| scope="row"|smh
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| scope="row"|night before ko
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| scope="row"|KO
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| scope="row"|Escape
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| scope="row"|Relapsed
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| scope="row"|RAISING KO
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| scope="row"|s e v y n
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| scope="row"| Willows
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References
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Category:African-American male rappers
Category:21st-century American male rappers
Category:Rappers from Louisiana
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Category:21st-century American rappers
Category:21st-century American male musicians