Polo G, a rising star in the music industry, faced challenges early in his journey, spending time in Chicago’s correctional facilities before achieving a major-label contract and gaining recognition with viral hits. Despite his youth, the talented rapper took the music scene by storm after leaving jail, releasing captivating tracks and videos independently without management. One of his defining moments was the release of the emotionally resonant song ‘Finer Things,’ accompanied by a visually striking video that garnered millions of views. This breakthrough led to his 2019 debut album, Die a Legend, making its mark by reaching the Top Ten on the prestigious Billboard 200 chart.
Born in 1999 and raised in the gritty Cabrini-Green neighborhood of northern Chicago, Polo G’s passion for rap started at a young age. His early works surfaced online in 2017, but it was the impactful single ‘Finer Things’ that propelled him to stardom. Composed during his time behind bars, the motivational track resonated with a wide audience and earned him a record deal with Columbia Records. As his career accelerated, Polo G dropped hits like ‘Hollywood’ and ‘Gang with Me’ in 2018, followed by the chart-topping collaboration ‘Pop Out’ with Lil Tjay in early 2019. Transitioning between drill-inspired verses and soulful R&B melodies, Polo G captivated listeners with his versatile style, exemplified by singles such as ‘Battle Cry’ and ‘Inspiration.’ His sophomore album, The Goat, released in 2020, peaked at number two on the Billboard charts and featured collaborations with prominent artists like Lil Baby and Juice WRLD.