Taurus Tremani Bartlett (born January 6, 1999), known professionally as Pol… Read Full Bio ↴Taurus Tremani Bartlett (born January 6, 1999), known professionally as Polo G, is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois. He is best known for his song with Bronx rapper, Lil Tjay, "Pop Out", which has amassed over 80 million views on YouTube and peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Polo G was originally known for his Chicago drill sound, but eventually transitioned to a more melodic style. He has been noted for his "vivid and explicit storytelling"; his lyrics often involve tough subjects, including racism and mental health. He also regularly pays homage to his hometown, and, as noted by Ayana Rashed of Respect, "he is also quick to acknowledge the common injustice and frequent police brutality he and so many others face on the daily". He has stated that American rapper Lil Wayne and hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur are his biggest influences. He also grew up listening to Gucci Mane, as well as Chicago rappers Lil Durk, G Herbo and Chief Keef.

Bartlett was born in the Old Town area of Chicago. He was raised by both of his parents and grew up with three siblings in a small project development known as Marshall Field Garden Apartments. Before his rise to fame, Bartlett spent multiple stints in prison. Bartlett's first song ever recorded was titled "ODA". Upon creating a SoundCloud account in 2018, he released the track "Gang With Me", which quickly racked up millions of plays. He continued gaining traction with his songs "Welcome Back" and "Neva Cared". Bartlett went on to release "Finer Things", a song he wrote while incarcerated, in the latter half of 2018 and quickly gained millions of views. In early 2019, Bartlett released "Pop Out" featuring Lil Tjay which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song's music video gained over 200 million views on YouTube and led to him signing a record deal with Columbia Records. Bartlett also released videos for his songs "Deep Wounds", "Through Da Storm", "Effortless", and "Dyin' Breed" from his critically acclaimed debut studio album Die a Legend, which was released on June 7, 2019, and peaked at number 6 on the Billboard 200. "Heartless", a single released later in 2019, featured production from Mustard, and was later featured on his second album.

On February 14, 2020, Polo G released the track "Go Stupid", with rappers Stunna 4 Vegas and NLE Choppa. The song also featured production from Mike Will Made-It and Tay Keith. "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. Polo G released his second studio album, The Goat, on May 15, 2020. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and ten 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 in XXL's 2020 Freshman Class. Later that month, he released the music video for his single "Martin & Gina", which peaked at number 61 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Pop Out
Polo G Lyrics

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Jd On Tha Track
Iceberg want a bag, bitch

We pop out at your party, I'm with the gang
And it's gon' be a robbery, so tuck ya chain
I'm a killer, girl, I'm sorry, but I can't change
We ain't aimin' for your body, shots hits your brain
We come from poverty, man, we ain't have a thing

It's a lot of animosity, but they won't say my name
Them killers rock with me, lil' nigga, don't get banged
'Cause they'll do the job for me while I hop on a plane

She don't like her body, left the doctor with a new shape
Blowing up my phone 'cause she just see me with my new bae
Heartbreaker, ladies love me like I'm Cool J
She was tryna cling onto a nigga, but it's too late
Booked a flight to Cali, racks and condoms in my suitcase
And every single dollar in these bands gotta blue face
Diamonds in the Rollie, they in HD like it's Blu-Ray
The way that I been ballin' should make the cover of 2K
Show out for the summer I might pull up in a new Wraith
Dissin' on the gang that's gon' only get your crew chased
And we hawk shit down, better tighten up yo shoe lace
Lil' bro get up close let the Glock 22 spray

We pop out at your party, I'm with the gang
And it's gon' be a robbery, so tuck ya chain
I'm a killer, girl, I'm sorry, but I can't change
We ain't aimin' for your body, shots hits your brain
We come from poverty, man, we ain't have a thing
It's a lot of animosity, but they won't say my name
Them killers rock with me, lil' nigga, don't get banged
'Cause they'll do the job for me while I hop on a plane

Oh-ohh-ohh, yeah
I call lil' bro
He said he ready for the stain (said he ready for the stain)
What you claim? You a lame
You ain't never put in pain (put in pain)
So I be around some killers
That go crazy for the gang (they go crazy for the game)
If I showed you all my charges
You won't look at me the same (you won't look at me the same)
Made some choices in my life
I wish I never had to make (wish I never had to make)
Lost my brother, seen him die
And I just seen him graduate (I just seen him graduate)
Got that .40 on my side
And I'm just rollin' past the Jakes (I'm just rollin' past jakes)
Bro, my hands can do the job
And I ain't talkin' masturbate
I was in and outta state (state)
'Cause I had a bag to make (bag to make)
I risked my life but it's aight
'Cause God ain't let me pass away (pass away)
Fuck tomorrow, spin the block
Just know we comin' back today (back today)
I call Polo, he come dolo, we get 'em the fast way

We pop out at your party, I'm with the gang
And it's gon' be a robbery, so tuck ya chain
I'm a killer, girl, I'm sorry, but I can't change
We ain't aimin' for your body, shots hits your brain
We come from poverty, man, we ain't have a thing
It's a lot of animosity, but they won't say my name

Them killers rock with me, lil' nigga, don't get banged
'Cause they'll do the job for me while I hop on a plane

Overall Meaning

The song "Pop Out" by Polo G Lil Tjay is a trap track with a powerful beat and strong verses that depict the dangerous lifestyle of its creators. The title "Pop Out" refers to the act of appearing at an unexpected location or event, which is something that the gang mentioned in the song does frequently. The lines "We pop out at your party, I'm with the gang, and it's gon' be a robbery, so tuck ya chain" suggest that they have no qualms about robbing people while they're out having fun.

The chorus is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the themes of poverty, violence, and fear that are prevalent in the lyrics. The verses describe the experiences and thoughts of the gang members, who have struggled with poverty and overcome adversities to become successful. The lines "We come from poverty, man, we ain't have a thing; It's a lot of animosity, but they won't say my name" suggest that the gang members have a lot to prove to their detractors and are willing to do whatever it takes to succeed.

The song "Pop Out" was released in February 2019 and quickly gained popularity on the internet. It has since been streamed over 800 million times on Spotify alone. The song features producer JD On Tha Track, who is known for his collaborations with other artists in the hip hop scene. The song also features a music video, which has been viewed over 330 million times on YouTube. The video features shots of the gang members and their environs, including a rundown apartment complex and a dimly lit party scene.

Line by Line Meaning

Jd On Tha Track
Produced by JD on the Track

Iceberg want a bag, bitch
Iceberg, the rapper, wants to make money from his music career

We pop out at your party, I'm with the gang
They arrive unexpectedly at social events with a group of people

And it's gon' be a robbery, so tuck ya chain
They plan to rob the attendees, so they should protect their jewelry

I'm a killer, girl, I'm sorry, but I can't change
He is a dangerous person, and he regrets it but cannot change his ways

We ain't aimin' for your body, shots hits your brain
They don't intend to hurt the person's body, just their head with a bullet

We come from poverty, man, we ain't have a thing
They grew up poor without many possessions or opportunities

It's a lot of animosity, but they won't say my name
Many people dislike them, but they don't have the courage to confront them directly

Them killers rock with me, lil' nigga, don't get banged
He is friends with dangerous people, and he warns others to be careful or face the consequences

'Cause they'll do the job for me while I hop on a plane
He will use other people to commit crimes while he leaves town

She don't like her body, left the doctor with a new shape
A woman had surgery to change the appearance of her body

Blowing up my phone 'cause she just see me with my new bae
A woman is jealous because she sees him with a new partner and contacts him frequently

Heartbreaker, ladies love me like I'm Cool J
He is a flirt and attracts many women like Cool J, a well-known ladies' man

She was tryna cling onto a nigga, but it's too late
A woman was trying to hold on to him, but he has moved on and rejects her

Booked a flight to Cali, racks and condoms in my suitcase
He is traveling to California for pleasure and brings both money and condoms with him

And every single dollar in these bands gotta blue face
His money is in large denominations and has blue faces on them

Diamonds in the Rollie, they in HD like it's Blu-Ray
He has diamonds in his Rolex watch that shine so bright it looks like high definition on a Blu-Ray

The way that I been ballin' should make the cover of 2K
He has been successful in his music career and feels he should be featured on a video game cover

Show out for the summer I might pull up in a new Wraith
He plans to make an impressive appearance this summer by driving a new Rolls-Royce Wraith

Dissin' on the gang that's gon' only get your crew chased
Talking badly about his crew will only lead to retaliation from them

And we hawk shit down, better tighten up yo shoe lace
They will chase after their target relentlessly, and anyone who is not prepared will have to run fast

Lil' bro get up close let the Glock 22 spray
A younger member of their crew will use a Glock 22 handgun to shoot their target

I call lil' bro
He contacts a younger member of his crew

He said he ready for the stain (said he ready for the stain)
The younger member is ready to commit a violent act

What you claim? You a lame
He challenges someone who calls himself tough, calling him a loser

You ain't never put in pain (put in pain)
The challenger never experienced real suffering

So I be around some killers
He associates with dangerous people

That go crazy for the gang (they go crazy for the game)
The people he associates with are highly devoted to their group

If I showed you all my charges
He has a criminal record

You won't look at me the same (you won't look at me the same)
Someone would view him differently if they knew his criminal history

Made some choices in my life
He has made some decisions

I wish I never had to make (wish I never had to make)
He regrets some of his past actions and wishes he did not have to make them

Lost my brother, seen him die
He experienced the death of his sibling

And I just seen him graduate (I just seen him graduate)
His brother died right after graduation

Got that .40 on my side
He carries a .40 caliber handgun for protection

And I'm just rollin' past the Jakes (I'm just rollin' past jakes)
He drives past the police without stopping

Bro, my hands can do the job
He is skilled in his physical abilities

And I ain't talkin' masturbate
He is not referring to self-pleasure

I was in and outta state (state)
He frequently traveled out of his home state

'Cause I had a bag to make (bag to make)
He left his home state to make money

I risked my life but it's aight
He took a dangerous risk, but everything is okay

'Cause God ain't let me pass away (pass away)
He did not die because of divine intervention

Fuck tomorrow, spin the block
He lives in the moment and repeats his actions

Just know we comin' back today (back today)
He and his crew will return to commit another crime

I call Polo, he come dolo, we get 'em the fast way
He contacts Polo G, who arrives alone, and they plan to complete the task quickly and efficiently

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dylan Berg, Joao Victor Alba Duarte, Taurus Bartlett, Tione Mertitt

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