Bobby Shmurda
Bobby Shmurda is the stage name of American rapper and songwriter Ackquille Jean Pollard.
Bobby Shmurda is the stage name of American rapper and songwriter Ackquille Jean Pollard. He rose to international prominence in 2014 with the single "Hot Nigga," which helped popularize the "Shmoney Dance" and is associated with the emergence of Brooklyn drill music. He was released from prison in February 2021 after serving more than six years.
Early life
Ackquille Jean Pollard was born in Miami, Florida, in 1994 and is professionally known as Bobby Shmurda. He later became associated with Brooklyn, New York, where his music career developed.
Breakthrough and viral success
Shmurda became a breakout artist in 2014 with "Hot Nigga," which became a viral hit and reached the Billboard Hot 100. The track and its video helped turn the "Shmoney Dance" into an internet meme.
Legal troubles and imprisonment
Shmurda was arrested in 2014 and later sentenced to prison on charges including conspiracy and weapons-related offences. He was released from Clinton Correctional Facility in February 2021 after serving more than six years.
Career after release
After his release, Shmurda returned to music and public appearances. His post-prison career has kept him in the conversation around Brooklyn drill and rap culture.
Key facts
- Shmurda gained widespread attention in 2014 after "Hot Nigga" peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100.
- The song's music video popularized the "Shmoney Dance" online.
- He has been described as a pioneer of Brooklyn drill music alongside Rowdy Rebel.
- He was imprisoned in 2014 and released in February 2021.
- His debut EP, "Shmurda She Wrote," was released after his breakthrough in 2014.
Bobby Shmurda has relevance for Canadian readers through the broader North American hip-hop scene, viral internet culture, and streaming-era music trends.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_ShmurdaSupports: Birth name, date of birth, career overview, breakthrough with 'Hot Nigga', release from prison, and association with Brooklyn drill music.
- Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_ShmurdaSupports: Birth name, birthplace, musical activity, labels, and imprisonment timeline.
- BBC Radio 1Xtra — https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/3TvLVmbdJ08g1LBlvj9yYvc/bobby-shmurdaSupports: Brooklyn origin, GS9 affiliation, and viral rise from the 'Hot N***a' video and 'Shmoney Dance'.
- Last.fm — https://www.last.fm/music/Bobby+Shmurda/+wikiSupports: Origin in Brooklyn, association with Epic Records, and 'Hot Nigga' as the breakout song.
- Complex — https://www.complex.com/music/a/j-mckinney/a-timeline-of-bobby-shmurdaSupports: Timeline of imprisonment and return home after serving a seven-year sentence.