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Complex Subject: Pop Smoke

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Welcome to Complex Subject, a new podcast series that dives deep into the untold stories behind the defining artists and moments of our time. This season is about the life and tragic death of Pop Smoke, the rapper who brought Brooklyn drill, and its secret street war, to the mainstream. Hosted by DJ Pvnch.

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  • S1 · E4
    Jul 20, 2021 · 26 min

    Episode 6: Life After Death

    A look inside the final hours of Pop Smoke’s life, and an examination of the legacy he left behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S1 · E5
    Jul 20, 2021 · 21 min

    Episode 5: Something Special

    A rapper in love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S1 · E4
    Jul 20, 2021 · 25 min

    Episode 4: Person of Interest

    We track a single day where Pop Smoke goes from the heights of rap stardom to the possibility of a decade in federal prison, courtesy of the NYPD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S1 · E3
    Jul 20, 2021 · 30 min

    Episode 3: Meet the Woo

    Pop Smoke has his first big hit. Plus, a trip inside the hidden, dangerous divide at the heart of his music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S1 · E2
    Jul 20, 2021 · 24 min

    Episode 2: Proper Drill Shit

    The story of how drill music moved from Chicago to London to Canarsie, Brooklyn. And, Pop Smoke meets the man who will change his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • S1 · E1
    Jul 20, 2021 · 29 min

    Episode 1: The Flossy

    How one viral encounter turned church kid and aspiring basketball star Bashar Jackson into Canarsie street legend Pop Smoke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  • Jul 15, 2021 · 1 min

    Welcome to Complex Subject: Pop Smoke

    Check out Complex Subject: Pop Smoke, a new Complex and Spotify Studios show about the life and tragic death of the rapper Pop Smoke. All 6 episodes available on July 20th, only on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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