Polo G facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Polo G
Polo G in 2022
Background information
Birth name	Taurus Tremani Bartlett
Also known as	Polo Capalot Lil Capalot
Born	(1999-01-06) January 6, 1999 (age 26) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Education	Wendell Phillips Academy High School
Genres	Midwestern hip-hop drill trap conscious hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper singer songwriter record executive
Years active	2017–present
Labels	Columbia ODA
Children	1
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Taurus Tremani Bartlett (born January 6, 1999), known as Polo G, is an American rapper. He became famous with his hit songs "Finer Things" and "Pop Out". His first album, Die a Legend (2019), was a big success. It reached number six on the US Billboard 200 chart. This album sold so many copies that it went double platinum.

Polo G's second album, The Goat (2020), reached number two on the Billboard 200. Ten songs from this album made it onto the Billboard Hot 100 chart. His third album, Hall of Fame (2021), was a huge hit. It became Polo G's first album to reach number one. This album also gave him his first number-one song, "Rapstar".

Polo G's Early Life and Background

Polo G, whose real name is Taurus Tremani Bartlett, was born on January 6, 1999. He grew up in the Marshall Field Garden Apartments in Old Town, Chicago. His mom, Stacia Mac, used to manage properties. Now, she helps manage his music career. Polo G has an older sister and a younger sister. He also has a younger brother, Taurean, who raps as Trench Baby.

After high school, Polo G planned to study broadcasting at Lincoln University. But he decided to focus completely on music instead. Growing up in Chicago, he saw many tough situations. These experiences influenced the stories he tells in his music.

Polo G's Music Career

Starting Out and First Big Songs (2018–2019)

Polo G's first song was "ODA," released on YouTube. In 2018, he started a SoundCloud account. He released "Gang with Me," which quickly got millions of listens. He gained more fans with songs like "Welcome Back" and "Neva Cared."

Later in 2018, Polo G released "Finer Things". He wrote this song during a difficult time. It connected with many people and got millions of views. In early 2019, he released "Pop Out" with Lil Tjay. This song was a huge hit. It reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The music video for "Pop Out" got over 200 million views. This success helped him sign a record deal with Columbia Records.

Polo G also released music videos for "Deep Wounds," "Through da Storm", "Effortless," and "Dyin' Breed." These songs were all on his first album, Die a Legend. The album came out on June 7, 2019. It did very well, reaching number 6 on the Billboard 200. Later that year, he released the song "Heartless". This song was produced by Mustard. It was later added to his second album.

More Albums and Chart Success (2020–2021)

Polo G continued to release popular songs. On February 14, 2020, he released "Go Stupid". This song featured rappers Stunna 4 Vegas and NLE Choppa. It was produced by Mike Will Made It and Tay Keith. "Go Stupid" became his second song to reach the Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 60.

His second album, The Goat, was released on May 15, 2020. It was a big success. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. Ten songs from this album made it to the Hot 100 chart. These included "Flex" featuring Juice Wrld and "Be Something" featuring Lil Baby. That same month, he was also featured on Lil Durk's song "3 Headed Goat" with Lil Baby.

In July 2020, Polo G was featured on "Hate the Other Side". This song was from Juice Wrld's album Legends Never Die. It was released after Juice Wrld passed away. This song reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. This was Polo G's first top-ten song. In August, XXL magazine named him to its 2020 Freshman Class. This list features rising rap stars. He also released the music video for his song "Martin & Gina". It climbed to number 61 on the Hot 100. In September, his song "Epidemic" reached number 47. Later, in October, he featured on King Von's song "The Code".

Starting His Own Record Label and Hall of Fame

In September 2020, Polo G announced he was starting his own record label. It is called Only Dreamers Achieve (ODA). The first artist he signed was Scorey, a rapper from Syracuse. Polo G's hard work was also recognized by Forbes magazine. They included him in their "30 Under 30" list for 2021 in the music category.

His success continued into 2021. He released the song "GNF (OKOKOK)" on February 5. He was also featured on songs for movie soundtracks. These included "Last Man Standing" for Judas and the Black Messiah and "Fashion" (by Pop Smoke) for Boogie. On March 19, he worked with Lil Tjay and Fivio Foreign on the song "Headshot".

Then, on April 9, 2021, Polo G released "Rapstar". This song was a massive hit. It debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. This was his first song to ever top that chart. In May, he announced his third album, Hall of Fame, was finished. He released "Gang Gang" with Lil Wayne. This song reached number 33 on the Hot 100.

Hall of Fame was released on June 11, 2021. It went straight to number one on the US Billboard 200. This was Polo G's first number-one album. It sold about 143,000 copies in its first week. Later that year, on December 3, he released a deluxe version called Hall of Fame 2.0. This version had 14 new songs. It also included the original 20 songs. It featured artists like Lil Baby, Moneybagg Yo, YungLiV, NLE Choppa, and Lil Tjay. In July 2021, Polo G also appeared on a remix of "Lurkin." This was a tribute to his friend, the late Chicago rapper King Von.

New Music and Hood Poet (2022–Present)

On June 3, 2022, Polo G released a new song called "Distraction". Many fans thought this would be the first song from his next album. It came with a music video. It reached number 66 on the Billboard 200 chart. Throughout late 2022 and early 2023, Polo G kept releasing new music. This included songs like "Bag Talk", "My All", and "No Time Wasted" featuring Future.

He also worked with other artists. On March 31, 2023, he was featured on "Grown Man" by DJ Marshmello and producer Southside. On April 14, he appeared on NLE Choppa's album Cottonwood 2. He was on the song "Disability Checks" with G Herbo. On May 5, he featured on SleazyWorld Go's song "Off The Court."

More collaborations followed. On July 14, he was on two different albums. These were King Von's album Grandson with "Phil Jackson," and Lil Tjay's album 222 on "Beat The Odds Part 2." On July 21, he even featured on a country-style song. It was called "Heartbroken" by Diplo and singer Jessie Murph. This song reached number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100.

A cool fact: On August 11, 2023, Polo G made history. He became the first rapper to have all of his albums officially recognized as selling over two million copies each. This means they all went double-platinum!

On August 15, 2023, Polo G announced his next album, Hood Poet. The name is an acronym for "He Overcame Obstacles During Pain or Emotional Trauma." He also announced a new song called "Barely Holdin' On" would be released soon. The album was planned for September 15, 2023. However, the album's release was postponed. It eventually came out in August 2024. On February 16, 2024, Polo G released another song, "Sorrys & Ferraris".

Polo G's Musical Style

Polo G is often known for the Chicago drill sound. But he adds his own melodic style to it. You will often hear him rapping over beats that feature the piano. He feels he has really mastered this style.

People notice Polo G for his "vivid and explicit storytelling." This means he is very good at painting a picture with his words. He does this even when he talks about serious topics. His lyrics often explore difficult subjects. These include challenges people face in society. They also cover inner feelings and thoughts.

He has said that famous rappers Lil Wayne and Tupac Shakur are his biggest musical inspirations. Growing up, he also listened to artists like Gucci Mane. He also listened to fellow Chicago rappers Lil Durk and G Herbo.

A Little About Polo G's Personal Life

Polo G has a son. His son was born on July 6, 2019. His younger brother, Taurean Bartlett, also makes music. He uses the name Trench Baby.

Discography

Studio albums

• Die a Legend (2019)
• The Goat (2020)
• Hall of Fame (2021)
• Hood Poet (2024)

Filmography

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Polo G para niños