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Jimmy Wopo

Jimmy Wopo

Travon Smart (died June 18, 2018), known professionally as Jimmy Wopo, was an American rapper from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was best known for his 2016 breakout single "Elm Street". [1]

Career

Wopo was an affiliate of fellow Pittsburgh based rapper, Wiz Khalifa, and his Taylor Gang imprin t. He made his first high-profile appearance with his 2016 breakout single, Elm Street, which Complex included in the "Bout to Blow: 10 Dope New Songs You Should Be Hearing Everywhere Soon" list.

Following that success, he collaborated with several prominent rappers including Wiz Khalifa, Sonny Digital, 21 Savage, and more. After receiving a co-sign from Mike Will Made It, Rae Sremmurd brought Jimmy out to perform during their set at the Pittsburgh stop of the Sremm Life 2 Tour.

Death

On Monday June 18, 2018, Wopo died after being shot in a drive-by shooting in Pittsburgh's Middle Hill neighborhood. Smart was shot at 4:22 p.m. and died at UPMC Presby hospital at 5:56 p.m.

Wopo’s killing came the same day that 20-year-old rising star rapper XXXTentacion was shot and killed outside a motorcycle dealership in Florida.

References

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Citation Linktwitter.comJimmy Wopo on Twitter
Jun 19, 2018, 3:38 AM
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Citation Linkbillboard.comRapper Jimmy Wopo Killed in Pittsburgh Drive-By Shooting
Jun 19, 2018, 3:38 AM
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Citation Linkwtae.comLocal rapper Jimmy Wopo dies following double shooting in Pittsburgh’s Middle Hill neighborhood
Jun 19, 2018, 3:40 AM
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Citation Linkxxlmag.comJIMMY WOPO DEAD AFTER SHOOTING IN PITTSBURGH
Jun 19, 2018, 3:44 AM
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Citation Linkfacebook.comJimmy Wopo on Facebook
Jun 19, 2018, 3:52 AM
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Citation Linkyoutube.comJimmy Wopo - "Elm Street" [Official Video]
Jun 19, 2018, 4:02 AM
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Citation Linkinstagram.comJimmy Wopo on Instagram
Jun 19, 2018, 4:03 AM
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Citation Linkyoutube.comJimmy Wopo "Devil Face" (WSHH Exclusive - Official Music Video)
Jun 19, 2018, 4:24 AM
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Citation Linkyoutube.comJimmy Wopo - "First Day Out" [Official Video]
Jun 19, 2018, 4:24 AM
[10]
Citation Linktime.comRapper Jimmy Wopo Shot Dead in Pittsburgh Drive-By
Jun 19, 2018, 4:26 AM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comJimmy Wopo - "Elm Street" [Official Video]
Jun 19, 2018, 4:02 AM
[12]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comJimmy Wopo "Devil Face" (WSHH Exclusive - Official Music Video)
Jun 19, 2018, 4:24 AM
[13]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.comJimmy Wopo - "First Day Out" [Official Video]
Jun 19, 2018, 4:24 AM