Polo G, born Taurus Tremani Bartlett, is a prominent American rapper who gained significant recognition with his singles "Finer Things" and "Pop Out." His debut album, Die a Legend (2019), achieved considerable success, reaching number six on the US Billboard 200 chart and earning double platinum certification from the RIAA. This accomplishment was mirrored by his subsequent albums, solidifying his position in the music industry.
On January 6, 1999, Taurus Tremani Bartlett, who is professionally known as Polo G, was born.
In 2018, Polo G released the track "Gang with Me" on SoundCloud, which gained millions of plays. He also released "Finer Things" after writing it while incarcerated.
On June 7, 2019, Polo G released his debut studio album, "Die a Legend", which peaked at number 6 on the Billboard 200.
On July 6, 2019, Polo G's son was born.
On August 12, 2019, Polo G was hospitalized due to a near-fatal drug overdose.
In 2019, Polo G rose to prominence with the singles "Finer Things" and "Pop Out". His debut album "Die a Legend" peaked at number six on the US Billboard 200 and achieved double platinum certification by the RIAA.
On February 14, 2020, Polo G released "Go Stupid" with Stunna 4 Vegas and NLE Choppa, which peaked at number 60 on the Hot 100.
On May 15, 2020, Polo G released his second studio album, "The Goat", which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and featured ten songs that charted on the Hot 100.
On August 11, 2020, Polo G was included in XXL's 2020 Freshman Class.
On October 30, 2020, Polo G was featured on "The Code" by King Von, which peaked at number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In 2020, Polo G's second studio album, "The Goat," reached number two on the Billboard 200 and had ten songs charting on the Billboard Hot 100.
On February 5, 2021, Polo G released the single "GNF (OKOKOK)".
On April 9, 2021, Polo G's song "Rapstar" debuted at the number-one spot on the Billboard Hot 100.
On June 11, 2021, Polo G and his brother were arrested in Miami after his album release party and was charged with felonies and misdemeanors.
On July 15, 2021, Polo G participated in the remix of the song "Lurkin", a tribute to the late King Von.
On November 15, 2021, the two felony charges against Bartlett were dropped due to insufficient evidence.
On December 3, 2021, Polo G released Hall of Fame 2.0, a deluxe edition of his album, featuring fourteen new songs and guest appearances.
In 2021, Polo G was honored in the Forbes 30 Under 30 listing under the music category.
In 2021, Polo G's third album, "Hall of Fame," achieved number-one status, marking his first chart-topping album and featuring his first number-one single, "Rapstar."
On April 9, 2022, the remaining charges against Bartlett were dropped after he completed an anger management program, without pleading guilty to any wrongdoing.
On June 3, 2022, Polo G released "Distraction", the presumed lead single to his next album, along with a music video.
Throughout late 2022, Polo G released various singles including "Bag Talk" and "My All".
In April 2023, Polo G and his brother were arrested by the Burbank Police Department and booked on kidnapping, robbery, and assault with a deadly weapon charges related to a separate incident.
On August 15, 2023, Polo G officially announced his next album, Hood Poet, and the release of the single "Barely Holdin' On".
On August 23, 2023, Polo G and his brother were arrested in connection with a robbery, leading to additional charges and the discovery of an illegal firearm.
On September 15, 2023, the album Hood Poet was set to release, but it was delayed after Polo G and his brother were arrested.
In November 2023, Polo G's brother, Trench Baby, was charged with murder.
In early 2023, Polo G released the single "No Time Wasted" featuring Future.
On February 16, 2024, Polo G released the single "Sorrys & Ferraris".
In August 2024, Polo G's album Hood Poet was finally released.
On October 19, 2024, Polo G was arrested in Los Angeles on a gun charge and was initially denied bail.