Jimmy Wopo
American rapper (1997–2018) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Travon DaShawn Frank Smart (January 13, 1997 – June 18, 2018), better known by his stage name Jimmy Wopo, was an American rapper from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Birth name | Travon DaShawn Frank Smart |
Born | (1997-01-13)January 13, 1997 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | (2018-06-18)June 18, 2018 (aged 21) Hill District, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Cause of death | Homicide (gunshot wound) |
Education | Woodland Hills High School |
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupations | Rapper |
Years active | 2016–2018 |
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Wopo was an affiliate of fellow Pittsburgh-based rapper Wiz Khalifa and his Taylor Gang imprint. He made his first high-profile appearance with his 2016 breakout single, "Elm Street", produced by Stvii B, which Complex included in the "'Bout to Blow: 10 Dope New Songs You Should Be Hearing Everywhere Soon" list.[1] Following that success, he collaborated with several prominent rappers including Wiz Khalifa, Sonny Digital, 21 Savage and more.[2] After receiving a co-sign from hip hop producer Mike Will Made It, rap duo Rae Sremmurd brought Wopo out to perform during their set at the Pittsburgh stop of their SremmLife 2 Tour.[3] Wopo was murdered in a drive-by shooting on June 18, 2018.