Polo G

Polo G, born Taurus Tremani Bartlett, is an American rapper and record executive known for his melodic drill style and impactful storytelling, transitioning from early widespread online success to multiple platinum-certified albums and a chart-topping single. After his 2019 collaboration ‘Pop Out’ featuring Lil Tjay peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, Polo G went on to secure a record deal with Columbia Records the same year, building on his early widespread online success. Known for his melodic drill style and impactful storytelling, Polo G first gained significant traction in 2018 with tracks such as ‘Gang with Me,’ ‘Welcome Back,’ and ‘Neva Cared,’ which rapidly accumulated millions of plays on SoundCloud. This momentum continued with the impactful release of ‘Finer Things’ in 2018, paving the way for his chart-topping breakthrough.

His third studio album, ‘Hall of Fame’ (2021), marked a career pinnacle, becoming his first number-one album on the Billboard 200 and generating an impressive 143,000 album-equivalent units in its first week. The album also featured his first number-one single, ‘Rapstar,’ which debuted at the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100. In recognition of his widespread impact, Polo G was honored in the 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 listing for music. Further expanding the project, he released ‘Hall of Fame 2.0,’ a deluxe edition of the album, later in 2021.

Polo G continued to achieve significant milestones, with a notable accomplishment in August 2023 when he became the first and only rapper to have all of his albums certified double-platinum by the RIAA. Throughout his career, Polo G has collaborated with esteemed artists including Juice Wrld, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, and Lil Wayne on various projects, underscoring his enduring influence and marketability within the hip-hop genre.