Polo G

Taurus Tremani Bartlett (born January 6, 1999), known professionally as Polo G, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. His debut studio album, Die a Legend (2019), peaked at number 6 on the US Billboard 200, was certified RIAA Platinum, and included the hit single "Pop Out" which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. Bartlett's second studio album, The Goat (2020), peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard 200 and included ten Hot 100 charting singles.

Polo G
Birth name	Taurus Tremani Bartlett
Also known as	Lil Capalot Capalot The G.O.A.T
Born	(1999-01-06) January 6, 1999 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop drill
Occupation(s)	Rapper singer songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2016–present
Labels	Columbia
Associated acts	Juice Wrld Lil Baby Lil Tjay

Early life

Bartlett was born in the Old Town area of Chicago.[1] He was raised by both of his parents with his three siblings in a small project development known as Marshall Field Garden Apartments. He states that American rapper Lil Wayne and hip-hop icon 2Pac are his biggest influences.[2][3] He also grew up listening to Gucci Mane, and then Chicago rappers Lil Durk, G Herbo and Chief Keef.[4]

Career

He began to gain attraction as 2018 started, and he began releasing songs such as "Welcome Back" and "Neva Cared". Following the release of "Finer Things", a song he wrote while incarcerated later in 2018, he began gaining millions of views and planned to keep his independence. Since then, he has released the songs "Pop Out" featuring Lil Tjay, and "Battle Cry", with the first of the two having been certified platinum and amassing over 100 million views on YouTube to date and got him signed to Columbia Records. Polo G has released videos for his songs "Deep Wounds", "Through Da Storm", "Effortless", "Heartless", and "Dyin' Breed" from his critically acclaimed debut studio album Die a Legend, which was released on June 7, 2019 and would peak at number 6 on the Billboard 200.[5] "Heartless" featured production from Mustard, and was later featured on his sophomore album. Polo G alleged that he almost lost his life, presumably due to near overdose or alcohol poisoning, after a party on August 11, posting on August 12 that he "woke up in [an] emergency room[,] almost lost my life."[6]

On February 14, 2020, Polo G released the track "Go Stupid", with rappers Stunna 4 Vegas and NLE Choppa. The song also features production from Mike Will Made It and Tay Keith.[7] "Go Stupid" became his second song on the Hot 100 (after "Pop Out"), peaking at number 60 on the Hot 100, number 29 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and number 20 on Hot Rap Songs.[8] Polo G released his second studio album, The Goat, on May 15, 2020.[9] The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and multiple songs from the album hit the Hot 100, including "Flex" featuring Juice WRLD and "Be Something" featuring Lil Baby, peaking at numbers 30 and 57, respectively.

In July 2020, Polo G was featured on Juice Wrld's posthumous album Legends Never Die on the song "Hate the Other Side". The song peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, Polo G's first top-ten single and highest charting overall song.
On August 11, 2020, Polo G was included on XXL's 2020 Freshman Class.[10]

Artistry

Polo G was originally known for a Chicago-style drill rap sound, which involves the delivery of quick, gritty verses similar to the likes of G Herbo and Young Pappy. As Polo evolved as an artist, he became more melodic, similar to Lil Durk and A Boogie wit da Hoodie.[11]

Discography

Studio albums

Title	Album details	Peak chart positions								Certifications
		US [12]	US R&B/HH [13]	US Rap [14]	AUS [15]	CAN [16]	NLD [17]	NZ [18]	UK [19]
Die a Legend	Released: June 7, 2019[20] Label: Columbia Format: Digital download, streaming	6	2	1	—	8	83	—	—	RIAA: Platinum[21] MC: Gold[22]
The Goat	Released: May 15, 2020[9] Label: Columbia Format: Digital download, streaming	2	2	2	10	2	11	20	6	RIAA: Gold[21]

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications shown

Title	Year	Peak chart positions								Certifications	Album
		US [23]	US R&B/HH [24]	US Rap [25]	AUS [26]	CAN [27]	IRE [28]	NZ Hot [29]	UK [30]
"Hollywood"[31]	2018	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"Finer Things"[32]	2019	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	RIAA: Platinum[21] MC: Gold[22]	Die a Legend
"Battle Cry"[33]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Pop Out" (featuring Lil Tjay)		11	7	5	82	12	61	—	41	RIAA: 4× Platinum[21] ARIA: Gold[34] MC: 3× Platinum[22]
"Deep Wounds"[35]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Pop Out Again"[36] (featuring Lil Baby and Gunna)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Heartless"[37][38][39] (featuring Mustard)		—[upper-alpha 1]	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	RIAA: Gold[21]	The Goat
"First Place"[41] (with Lil Tjay)	2020	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"Go Stupid" (with Stunna 4 Vegas and NLE Choppa featuring Mike Will Made It)		60	29	20	—	28	97 [42]	17	—	RIAA: Platinum[21] MC: Gold[22]	The Goat
"DND"[43]		84	37	—	—	—	—	33	—
"Wishing for a Hero" (featuring BJ the Chicago Kid)		—[upper-alpha 2]	—	—	—	—	—	29	—

As featured artist

Title	Year	Album
"Caroline" (Calboy featuring Polo G)	2019	Wildboy
"Eternal Living" (Lil Poppa featuring Polo G)	2019	Under Investigation 2
"Marvelous" (Quando Rondo featuring Polo G)	2020	QPac
"Free Melly" (Lil Gotit featuring Polo G)[44]		Superstar Creature
"Fake Love" (Calboy featuring Polo G)		Long Love the Kings
"Whatchu On Today" (Bankrol Hayden featuring Polo G)		Pain is Temporary
"Doors Unlocked" (Murda Beatz featuring Polo G and Ty Dolla Sign)		Non-album single

Other charted songs

Title	Year	Peak chart positions					Certifications	Album
		US [23]	CAN [27]	IRE [28]	NZ Hot [29]	UK [30]
"3 Headed Goat" (Lil Durk featuring Lil Baby and Polo G)	2020	43	77	—	38	—		Just Cause Y'all Waited 2
"Don't Believe the Hype"		88	—	—	—	—		The Goat
"Martin & Gina"		61	98	—	28	—
"Flex" (featuring Juice Wrld)		30	60	75	8	91	RIAA: Gold[45]
"21"		62	86	100	—	—
"33"		93	—	—	—	—
"I Know"		95	—	—	—	—
"Beautiful Pain (Losin My Mind)"		92	—	—	26	—
"Be Something" (featuring Lil Baby)		57	90	—	—	—
"Hate the Other Side" (Juice Wrld and Marshmello featuring Polo G and The Kid Laroi)		10	12	—	3	—		Legends Never Die

Notes

1. "Heartless" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number three on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[40]
2. "Wishing for a Hero" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number seven on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[40]

References

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