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Polo G Drops Highly Anticipated Album ‘H.O.O.D. P.O.E.T.’

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Polo G Drops Highly Anticipated Album 'H.O.O.D. P.O.E.T.'

After more than three years since his last album, Polo G has released his highly anticipated new project, “H.O.O.D. P.O.E.T.,” via Columbia Records. The multi-platinum Chicago native’s latest album is his most personal work to date, featuring 18 tracks and an all-star lineup of guests, including Glorilla, Lil Durk, Future, Offset, G Herbo, 42 Dugg, Hunxho, The Kid Laroi, and Fridayy.

The album’s acronym, “He Overcame Obstacles During Pain Or Emotional Trauma,” reflects Polo G’s journey through mental health struggles and trauma. Through his music, he aims to break the cycle of pain and navigate the complexities of healing.

Accompanying the album’s release is a music video for the track “Darkside,” directed by Diamond Visuals, which adds a visual narrative to the album’s themes.

“H.O.O.D. P.O.E.T.” showcases Polo G’s growth as an artist and individual, offering listeners a raw and authentic insight into his experiences. The album is now available on all major streaming platforms, promising to resonate with fans old and new alike.

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Polo G Goes To The ‘Darkside’ In His Confessional New Video From ‘HOOD POET’

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After months of delays and setbacks, Polo G was at last able to release his fourth studio album, HOOD POET. An acronym for “He Overcame Obstacles During Pain or Emotional Trauma,” the title turned out to be prophetic, as Polo had to deal with multiple arrests and a raid on his Los Angeles home while trying to promote the album. Still, he persevered, and the album is out now via Columbia Records.

Its release is accompanied by the video for “Darkside,” a standout, confessional inclusion, in which Polo vents about some of the aforementioned traumas and tribulations of his life. “I might never cough again from all that mud that I was sippin’,” he recalls. “Missin’ school every day, but on that block, perfect attendance / Bein’ broke the root of evil, it’ll turn you to a menace / It’s so hard to beat the odds when we was taught to be statistics / In this life, you only see the graveyard or go to prison.” The video sees him performing in a desert wasteland, flanked by a pair of armed guards. He’s been lifting too.

The Chicago rapper released four singles prior to the album: “Barely Holdin’ On,” “Sorrys & Ferraris,” “Angels In The Sky,” and “We Uh Shoot” with Lil Durk.

You can watch the video for “Darkside” above.

HOOD POET is out now via Columbia. You can find more info here.

Polo G Drops Heartfelt “Hood Poet” Album After A Three Year Absence

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Polo G has been through it. The rapper’s music has always had a contemplative feel to it, but the events of the last few years had doubled it. Polo G has opened up about his decision to step out of the spotlight and get sober, which has resulted in Hood Poet being delayed multiple times. Well, we finally have it. The anticipated fourth album by Polo G is here, and we’re happy to say it was worth the wait. It not only lays any claims to rest that the rapper has lost it, it might just be his most focused release yet. Hood Poet evokes previously untapped depth, and the album lives up to its weighty title.

There’s not a lot of joy on here, but Polo G does an exemplary job of exploring darker spaces. “Detox” breaks down his dire struggle to get sober, while “Darkside” gives the rapper ample room to wax poetic about his past. Thankfully, the guest features buy into the album’s themes. Lil Durk sounds impassioned as ever on the standout single “We Uh Shoot.” 42 Dugg, meanwhile, delivers a particularly gritty verse on “Only Gang.” Polo G really gets in his bag on the album’s solo songs, though. “Thorns” and “Distraction” are driven by the tension between slow tempos and Polo G’s propulsive flow. The best example of this is the single “Angels In the Sky.” It not only boasts one of the best beats, but one of the rapper’s catchiest hooks to date. We’re glad Polo G took his time with this one.

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Polo G Offers Up His Most Focused Project To Date

Hood Poet tracklist:

  1. God’s Favorite
  2. No Recruits (featuring G Herbo)
  3. Barely Holdin’ On
  4. Only Gang (featuring 42 Dugg)
  5. Same Me (featuring Fridayy)
  6. Detox
  7. Thorns
  8. G63 (featuring Offset)
  9. We Uh Shoot (featuring Lil Durk)
  10. Rain Fallin’ (featuring The Kid Laroi)
  11. Distraction
  12. No Turning Back (featuring Hunxho)
  13. Angels In the Sky
  14. Darkside
  15. Bad Kids (featuring GloRilla)
  16. Survival of the Fittest (featuring Future)
  17. Father’s Day
  18. From the Heart

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When Will Polo G’s New Album ‘Hood Poet’ Be On Apple Music?

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Polo G released his most recent full-length album, Hall Of Fame, in mid-2021, and then he unveiled the Hall Of Fame 2.0 deluxe edition later in the year. So, after a bit of time without a new album, Polo’s new one, Hood Poet, is coming. It’ll be on Apple Music soon, so here’s what to know about streaming it on the platform.

When Will Polo G’s New Album Hood Poet Be On Apple Music?

The album’s release date is August 9. This means that, as is true for most new major releases, the LP should be available on Apple Music and other streaming platforms starting at midnight ET on August 9.

Check out the album’s cover art and tracklist below.

Polo G’s Hood Poet Album Cover Artwork

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Polo G’s Hood Poet Tracklist

1. “God’s Favorite”
2. “No Recruits” Feat. G Herbo
3. “Barely Holdin’ On”
4. “Only Gang” Feat. 42 Dugg
5. “Same Me” Feat. Fridayy
6. “Detox”
7. “Thorns”
8. “G63” Feat. Offset
9. “We Uh Shoot” Feat. Lil Durk
10. “Rain Fallin” Feat. The Kid Laroi
11. “Distraction”
12. “No Turning Back” Feat. Hunxho
13. “Angels In The Sky”
14. “Darkside”
15. “Bad Kids” Feat. Glorilla
16. “Survival Of The Fittest” Feat. Future
17. “Letter To My Pops”
18. “From The Heart”

Hood Poet is out 8/9 via Columbia Records. Find more information here.

When Will Polo G’s New Album ‘Hood Poet’ Be On Spotify?

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Fans have been waiting for this one for a little while now: Polo G’s Hall Of Fame dropped in 2021 and it was followed by the Hall Of Fame 2.0 deluxe edition later that year. Now, Polo’s next album, Hood Poet, is coming. If it’s one you’ve been waiting to add to your streaming rotation, here’s what to know about when the project will make its way to Spotify.

When Will Polo G’s New Album Hood Poet Be On Spotify?

The album is set for release on August 9. So, as is the case with most new major releases, the project should become available on Spotify (and other streaming platforms and DSPs) when the clock hits midnight ET on the 9th.

Check out the album’s cover art and tracklist below.

Polo G’s Hood Poet Album Cover Artwork

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Polo G’s Hood Poet Tracklist

1. “God’s Favorite”
2. “No Recruits” Feat. G Herbo
3. “Barely Holdin’ On”
4. “Only Gang” Feat. 42 Dugg
5. “Same Me” Feat. Fridayy
6. “Detox”
7. “Thorns”
8. “G63” Feat. Offset
9. “We Uh Shoot” Feat. Lil Durk
10. “Rain Fallin” Feat. The Kid Laroi
11. “Distraction”
12. “No Turning Back” Feat. Hunxho
13. “Angels In The Sky”
14. “Darkside”
15. “Bad Kids” Feat. Glorilla
16. “Survival Of The Fittest” Feat. Future
17. “Letter To My Pops”
18. “From The Heart”

Hood Poet is out 8/9 via Columbia Records. Find more information here.

Polo G’s ‘Hood Poet’ Tracklist Recruits Future, Lil Durk, GloRilla, And More For The Long Awaited Album

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Following is rough several years, Polo G is ready to tell his story. After multiple delays, seemingly due to his ongoing legal battles, the “We Uh Shoot” rapper’s long-awaited album, Hood Poet, officially has a release date.

This Friday (August 9), the body of work titled after the acronym, he overcame obstacles during pain or emotional trauma, will hit streaming platforms. Today (August 6), Polo G revealed the album’s full tracklist over on Instagram. Although Polo G previously confirmed collaborations with G Herbo, 42 Dugg, Fridayy, GloRilla, Future, and more, now supporter know the name of of each respective track.

Continue below to view the full tracklist for Polo G’s forthcoming album, Hood Poet, and more.

Tracklist

1. “God’s Favorite”
2. “No Recruits” Feat. G Herbo
3. “Barely Holdin’ On”
4. “Only Gang” Feat. 42 Dugg
5. “Same Me” Feat. Fridayy
6. “Detox”
7. “Thorns”
8. “G63” Feat. Offset
9. “We Uh Shoot” Feat. Lil Durk
10. “Rain Fallin” Feat. The Kid Laroi
11. “Distraction”
12. “No Turning Back” Feat. Hunxho
13. “Angels in the Sky”
14. “Darkside”
15. “Bad Kids” Feat. GloRilla
16. “Survival of the Fittest” Feat. Future
17. “Letter to My Pops”
18. “From the Heart”

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So far, the public has already heard the singles “We Uh Shoot” with Lil Durk, “Angels In The Sky,” and “Distractions.” But come Friday, the entire project will be available for consumption.

Hood Poet is out on 8/9 via Columbia. Find more information here.

[WATCH] Polo G Breaks Silence On His Mother Shooting At His Sister

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Back in June, a video made rounds on social media which showed Stacie Mac, the mother of rapper Polo G, allegedly shooting at her daughter and Polo’s sister Leilani.

In the footage, Mac can be heard screaming after what sounds like a gunshot goes off, “Get off my s**t. You tough b**ch. You tough b**ch,” while chasing Leilani. Another gunshot sounds off and screams from a woman, presumably Leilani, are heard. Stacia then walks back into her home, still visibly upset.

Polo G addressed the video in a new interview with The Breakfast Club, saying that he will always intervene in situations like that because he does not want to see things “go too far.” That prompted jokes from Charlamagne, who pointed out that they were already fighting and shooting at each other. He remarked that since Polo G is from Chicago, his definition of “too far” is different from everyone else’s, which Polo laughed at.

Shortly after the video surfaced on Instagram, Polo G’s mother claimed that Leilani had a manic episode that night. She added that she fired shots because she wanted her off the property immediately. Leilani claimed that her mother was “jealous” of her and “wants to be a thug.”

Polo G is in the middle of a difficult situation, one that Breakfast Club co-host DJ Envy asked if he started working to help resolve. He responded by saying he wants to help the two of them put their issues aside. At the same time, he also wants to “let it breathe” before attempting to do so.

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Polo G Breaks Silence On His Mother Shooting At His Sister

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June 21, a video surfaced on social media allegedly showing Polo G’s mother, Stacia Mac, shooting a gun at her daughter, Leilani In the viral clip, a gunshot rings off and Stacia is extremely upset as she is marching out of her mansion with what appears to be a gun in her hand. Stacia is yelling, “Get off my s**t. You tough b**ch. You tough b**ch,” while chasing her daughter. Another gunshot rings off and screams from a woman, presumably her daughter, are heard. Stacia then walks back into her home, still visibly upset.

Polo G addressed the video in a new interview with The Breakfast Club, saying that he will always intervene in situations like that because he does not want to see things “go too far.” That prompted jokes from Charlamagne, who pointed out that they were already fighting and shooting at each other. He remarked that since Polo G is from Chicago, his definition of “too far” is different from everyone else’s, which Polo laughed at.

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Shortly after the video surfaced on Instagram, Polo G’s mother claimed that Leilani had a manic episode that night. She added that she fired shots because she wanted her off the property immediately. Leilani claimed that her mother was “jealous” of her and “wants to be a thug.” Polo G is in the middle of a difficult situation, one that Breakfast Club co-host DJ Envy asked if he started working to help resolve. He responded by saying he wants to help the two of them put their issues aside. At the same time, he also wants to “let it breathe” before attempting to do so.

Polo G recently confirmed that his next album, Hood Poet, is dropping on August 9. Polo first teased the album in 2022. However, his legal issues led to an indefinite postponement of both the album and his next tour. He was arrested in April on an illegal firearm possession charge at The Dominick Hotel in the SoHo district of New York City. Those issues seem to be behind him. At least enough for him to go forward with his album rollout. Hood Poet features collaborations from several big names, including Future, GloRilla, Offset, The Kid LAROI, Lil Durk, and more. Hopefully, Polo can mediate a peaceful resolution to the feuding family members.

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Polo G Reunites With Lil Durk For “We Uh Shoot” Single Off Upcoming Album

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It’s clear that Polo G has been dealing with a lot mentally speaking over the last couple of years. In a recent interview with Kurrco, the Chicago, Illinois native kept it a buck about how superstardom was something he wasn’t really ready for. “I feel like I took a three-year break after being scorching hot”, he began. Later in the talk, he cited that same break was equally as challenging because he loves he what does so much at the same time. “That s*** really f***ed with my mental, a lot”, he added. However, Polo G is officially ready to reinstate himself and remind everyone who he is with “We Uh Shoot”.

This is just one slice of the pie, as the “Martin & Gina” rapper and singer is ending the album drought next Friday. To follow up on 2021’s Hall of Fame, he will finally be delivering the highly teased and awaited HOOD POET. Polo G announced the August 9 release date a couple of days ago on Instagram, along with the stacked feature list that includes Future, GloRilla, 42 Dugg, Offset, Lil Durk, and more. The latter is featured on “We Uh Shoot”, an aggressive gun-toting track. Similarly, Polo G is shelving out a lot of money for this album to sound crisp because Allen Ritter, Southside and TM88 are all credited producers on this single. Give the record a spin with the link below.

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“We Uh Shoot”- Polo G & Lil Durk

Quotable Lyrics:

We got the guns, we’ll shoot
No, I ain’t worried ’bout what he’ll do
Inside this Louis book bag, all you see is blue
I just stuck to the plan, had to see it through
And I ran up them bands, you could see the proof
Penthouse on the top floor, you should see the view

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Polo G And Lil Durk Warn Their Foes ‘We Uh Shoot’ On Their Menacing New Collaboration

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Polo G’s long-awaited fourth studio album was finally given a release date this week, as well as an updated title. While it’s still called Hood Poet, the title is now an acronym, which according to a press release for its new single “We Uh Shoot” with Lil Durk, stands for He Overcame Obstacles During Pain Or Emotional Trauma.

And on “We Uh Shoot,” Polo teams up with the perfect person to represent that concept in Lil Durk. Both of the Windy City rappers grew up heavily entrenched in street life, but at the same time, both have distanced themselves from a lot of that aspect of their artistic expression. Both rap a lot about how their experiences shaped them — and yes, traumatized them — but also have more optimistic outlooks in their music than many of their Second City compatriots, many of whom went the other way and got downright nihilistic during the drill days.

H.O.O.D. P.O.E.T. has seen a bit of a rough rollout; initially announced nearly a year ago in August 2023, the album was pushed back a few weeks later in light of Polo’s arrest for kidnapping, robbery, and assault charges. After getting back to business in February of this year with “Sorrys & Ferraris,” he was derailed again by legal trouble, this time an arrest in New York on weapons charges.

With the album’s new release date just a week away, Polo’s given himself less time for getting into trouble, and that should be good news for fans.

You can listen to “We Uh Shoot” up top.

H.O.O.D. P.O.E.T. is due on 8/9 via Columbia Records. You can find more info here.