January 6, 1999: Birth of Taurus Tremani Bartlett
Taurus Tremani Bartlett, known professionally as Polo G, was born on January 6, 1999.
2018: Early Music Career and Rise to Popularity
Polo G began his music career in 2018 by releasing tracks on SoundCloud and YouTube. Songs like "Gang with Me," "Welcome Back," and "Neva Cared" garnered millions of plays. He gained further recognition with the release of "Finer Things," a song written during his incarceration. In late 2018, he released "Pop Out" featuring Lil Tjay, which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and amassed over 200 million views on YouTube, leading to a record deal with Columbia Records.
June 7, 2019: Release of Debut Studio Album "Die a Legend"
Polo G's debut studio album, "Die a Legend," was released on June 7, 2019. The album, which featured songs like "Deep Wounds," "Through da Storm," "Effortless," and "Dyin' Breed," peaked at number 6 on the Billboard 200.
July 6, 2019: Birth of Polo G's Son
Polo G's son was born on July 6, 2019.
August 12, 2019: Hospitalization for Drug Overdose
Polo G was hospitalized on August 12, 2019, due to a near-fatal drug overdose at a party. This incident, along with the death of his friend and fellow rapper Juice Wrld, led him to quit using Ecstasy and Xanax.
2019: Release of Debut Album "Die a Legend"
In 2019, Polo G released his debut album, "Die a Legend," which peaked at number six on the US Billboard 200 and achieved platinum certification by the RIAA.
February 14, 2020: Release of "Go Stupid"
On February 14, 2020, Polo G released "Go Stupid" in collaboration with Stunna 4 Vegas and NLE Choppa, with production by Mike Will Made It and co-production by Tay Keith. This became his second song to enter the Hot 100, peaking at number 60.
May 15, 2020: Release of Second Studio Album "The Goat"
Polo G's second studio album, "The Goat," debuted on May 15, 2020, and reached number two on the Billboard 200. The album included ten songs that charted on the Hot 100, including "Flex" featuring Juice Wrld and "Be Something" featuring Lil Baby.
August 11, 2020: Inclusion in XXL's 2020 Freshman Class
Polo G was included in XXL's 2020 Freshman Class on August 11, 2020.
October 30, 2020: Collaboration on "The Code" with King Von
On October 30, 2020, Polo G was featured on King Von's track "The Code" from Von's debut album "Welcome to O'Block." The song peaked at number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100 and also charted in Canada.
2020: Release of Second Album "The Goat"
Polo G's second studio album, "The Goat," was released in 2020 and reached number two on the Billboard 200. The album featured ten songs that charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
February 5, 2021: Release of Single "GNF (OKOKOK)"
Polo G released the single "GNF (OKOKOK)" on February 5, 2021.
April 9, 2021: Release of Chart-Topping Single "Rapstar"
Polo G's single "Rapstar," released on April 9, 2021, debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
June 11, 2021: Arrest in Miami
Polo G and his 16-year-old brother were arrested by the Miami Police Department on June 11, 2021, following Polo G's album release party. Polo G faced charges including battery of an officer, threatening a public servant, criminal mischief, and resisting arrest. The arrest stemmed from a traffic stop due to tinted windows, and the situation escalated when police conducted a search for firearms.
November 15, 2021: Felony Charges Against Barlett Dropped
On November 15, 2021, two felony charges and a misdemeanor charge for criminal mischief against Barlett were dropped due to insufficient evidence. Prosecutors agreed to drop the remaining charges if Barlett attended an anger management program.
December 3, 2021: Release of "Hall of Fame 2.0" Deluxe Album
On December 3, 2021, Polo G released "Hall of Fame 2.0," a deluxe edition of his album "Hall of Fame." The expanded album featured fourteen new tracks in addition to the original twenty and included guest appearances from Lil Baby, Moneybagg Yo, YungLiV, NLE Choppa, and Lil Tjay.
2021: Featured in Forbes 30 Under 30
Polo G was recognized in the music category of the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2021.
2021: Release of Third Album "Hall of Fame" and Chart-Topping Single "Rapstar"
In 2021, Polo G achieved his first number-one album with the release of "Hall of Fame." The album included his debut number-one single, "Rapstar."
April 9, 2022: Remaining Charges Against Barlett Dropped After Completion of Anger Management Program
On April 9, 2022, it was reported that Barlett had completed the court-ordered anger management program. While he did not plead guilty to any wrongdoing, the remaining charges against him were dropped.
June 3, 2022: Release of Single "Distraction"
Polo G released "Distraction" on June 3, 2022, which served as the lead single for his upcoming album. The single was accompanied by a music video directed by Christian Breslauer and peaked at number 66 on the Billboard 200 chart.
July 2022: TMZ Obtains and Releases Footage of Barlett's Arrest
In July 2022, TMZ released police body camera footage of Barlett's arrest. The footage shows Barlett acting irate toward the arresting officers and receiving medical treatment. He claimed to have passed out in the hot police car, though the police department disputed this. The video sparked criticism of Barlett's behavior, with his attorney, Bradford Cohen, alleging that the footage was edited to make Barlett appear worse.
2022: Release of Various Singles
Throughout late 2022, Polo G released several singles, including "Bag Talk" and "My All." A music video for "My All," released on the Lyrical Lemonade YouTube channel.
April 2023: Barlett Arrested for Kidnapping, Robbery, and Assault
In April 2023, Barlett and his brother were involved in an incident that led to their arrest by the Burbank Police Department. The charges include kidnapping, robbery, and assault with a deadly weapon. This arrest occurred later in conjunction with their arrest in August 2023 related to a robbery at Barlett's mansion.
August 15, 2023: Announcement of Album "Hood Poet"
Polo G formally announced his forthcoming album, "Hood Poet" (abbreviated as H.O.O.D P.O.E.T., standing for "He Overcame Obstacles During Pain or Emotional Trauma"), on August 15, 2023.
August 23, 2023: Barlett Arrested on Robbery and Firearm Charges
On August 23, 2023, Barlett and his brother were arrested in connection to a robbery at Barlett's mansion. During the arrest, police found an illegal short-barreled rifle, leading to an additional charge against Barlett for firearm possession. Following this, they were both arrested again by the Burbank Police Department for a separate incident that occurred in April 2023 involving kidnapping, robbery, and assault with a deadly weapon charges. They were later released on $100,000 bail each.
September 15, 2023: Postponement of Album Release
The release of "Hood Poet" was postponed after Polo G and his brother, rapper Trench Baby, were arrested on charges of kidnapping, armed robbery, and assault. The album was initially scheduled to be released on September 15, 2023.
November 2023: Trench Baby Charged with Murder
In November 2023, Polo G's brother, Tauren Bartlett, known professionally as Trench Baby, was charged with murder.
2023: Release of "No Time Wasted" Featuring Future
In early 2023, Polo G released "No Time Wasted," a collaboration with American rapper Future.
January 2024: Confirmation of "Hood Poet" Release Date
During a TMZ interview in January 2024, Polo G seemingly confirmed that his album "Hood Poet" would be released in August 2024.
February 16, 2024: Release of Single "Sorrys & Ferraris"
On February 16, 2024, Polo G released the single "Sorrys & Ferraris."
April 11, 2024: Barlett Arrested for Weapon Possession in Manhattan
On April 11, 2024, Barlett was arrested at a Manhattan hotel for criminal possession of a weapon and possession of a loaded firearm. He was later released after posting a $25,000 bail.