Polo G

Taurus Tremani Bartlett (born January 6, 1999), known by his professional name Polo G, is an American rapper. He became famous with his singles "Finer Things"[1] and "Pop Out" (featuring Lil Tjay). His first album Die a Legend (2019) went to number six on the Billboard 200. It was certified platinum by the RIAA.[2]

Polo G
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Background information
Birth nameTaurus Tremani Bartlett
BornChicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record executive
Years active2017–present
Labels

Bartlett's second studio album The Goat (2020) went to number two on the Billboard 200.[3] It charted ten singles on the Billboard Hot 100.[4]

His third studio album Hall of Fame (2021) became Bartlett's first chart topping album. It included his first number-one single "Rapstar".[5][6]

Albums

  • Die a Legend (2019)
  • The Goat (2020)
  • Hall of Fame (2021)
  • Hall of Fame 2.0 (2021)

Awards and nominations

Award Year Nominee Category Result Ref.
Brit Awards 2022 "Rapstar" International Song of the Year Nominated [7]
MTV Video Music Awards 2021 Himself Best New Artist Nominated [8]
"Rapstar" Best Hip-hop Nominated

References

  1. Sun-Times, Selena Fragassi-For the (August 23, 2019). "Chicago rapper Polo G embracing a new path in life, music". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  2. "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  3. "Polo G". Billboard. https://www.billboard.com/artist/polo-g/chart-history/tlp/. Retrieved March 30, 2021. 
  4. "Polo G". Billboard. https://www.billboard.com/artist/polo-g/chart-history/hsi/. Retrieved March 30, 2021. 
  5. Polo G Is Living Life Like A "RAPSTAR". https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/polo-g-is-living-life-like-a-rapstar-new-song.1990896.html. Retrieved April 19, 2021. 
  6. "Polo G Scores First Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 With Debut of 'Rapstar'". Billboard. https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9558932/polo-g-rapstar-debuts-no-1-hot-100. Retrieved April 19, 2021. 
  7. Reilly, Nick (February 8, 2022). "Brit Awards 2022: The Complete Winners List". Rolling Stone.
  8. Hailu, Selome (September 21, 2021). "2021 MTV Video Music Awards: The Complete Winners List". Variety.