SSGKobe explained

Tyreek Solomon Pellerin (born December 2, 2003), known professionally as SSGKobe, is an American rapper and singer-songwriter. He gained popularity through his 2021 single "Thrax" which went viral on TikTok.^{[2] [3]} He also gained traction through his multiple collaborations with music video director Cole Bennett.^[4]

Early life

Tyreek Solomon Pellerin^[1] was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana.^[5]

Career

2018: Career beginnings

Pellerin began making music influenced by his cousins who were also making music and had a home-studio. He recalls being adamant about sharing his music by fear of it not being appreciated by his local community.^[4] Pellerin's moniker, SSGKobe, was inspired by Dragon Ball Z, where "SSG" stands for "Super Sayian God".^[6]

2021–2022: Breakthrough

See main article: Thrax (song). In February 2021, Pellerin released his breakthrough single Thrax, which would later go viral on TikTok.^[2] In April 2021, he released a six-song extended play (EP) titled KO.^[7] In November 2021, he released F*K EM, a collaboration with American rapper Lil Yachty.^[8] In January 2022, he released a single titled Don't Miss.^[9] In March 2022, he released his collaboration with American rapper Trippie Redd titled Escape Your Love.^[10] In April 2022, he featured on American rapper and producer Sonny Digital's song Guess What.^[11]

Sexual assault allegations

In December 2022, Ka$hkenni, an artist, took to Instagram to accuse SSGKobe of forcing her to have sexual intercourse in a soundproof studio room on November 23, 2022.^[12] In January 2023, he denied the accusations against him and said that he was "raised to respect women" in a statement on his official Discord server.^[13] In May 2023, he confirmed that Columbia Records dropped him as a result of the allegations coming out.^[14]

Musical style

Pellerin is recognized for his Auto-Tune-infused vocals and melody-driven trap music.^[15]

Discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

Extended plays

Notes and References

1. Web site: THE BREAK PRESENTS – SSGKOBE. July 28, 2021. XXL Magazine.
2. Web site: SSGKobe Plans to Keep the People Invested With Upcoming U4EYA Album. May 19, 2022. XXL Magazine.
3. Web site: Gardner . Alex . November 18, 2021 . Watch Rising Rapper SSGKobe's Making It Interview . 2025-04-12 . Complex . en.
4. Web site: Gardner . Alex . November 18, 2021 . Watch Rising Rapper SSGKobe's Making It Interview . Complex.
5. Web site: Seabrook III . Robby . July 28, 2021 . The Break Presents – SSGKobe . October 18, 2025 . XXL.
6. Web site: Seabrook III . Robby . July 28, 2021 . The Break Presents – SSGKobe . October 18, 2025 . XXL.
7. Web site: A. . Aron . April 24, 2021 . ssgkobe Drops Off His Latest Project Ko. . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20210424204558/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/ssgkobe-drops-off-his-latest-project-ko-new-mixtape.121470.html . 2021-04-24 . HotNewHipHop.
8. Web site: SSGKobe & Lil Yachty Team Up On "F*K EM". November 28, 2021. HotNewHipHop.
9. Web site: SSGKobe Shares Energetic New Single, "Don't Miss". January 29, 2022. HotNewHipHop.
10. Web site: SSGKOBE & TRIPPIE REDD UNLEASH HYPNOTIC VIDEO FOR 'ESCAPE YOUR LOVE' SINGLE. March 18, 2022. HipHopDX.
11. Web site: Sonny Digital Shares Video for New Single "Guess What" f/ SSGKobe, Announces 'Mr. Digital' EP. April 19, 2022. Complex.
12. Web site: SSGKOBE ACCUSED OF RAPING WOMAN IN THE STUDIO. December 29, 2022. HipHopDX.
13. Web site: Callas . Brad . 2023-01-08 . SSGKobe Responds to Sexual Assault Allegations: 'My Parents Raised Me to Respect Women' . 2023-06-15 . Complex . en.
14. Web site: Mendez . Marisa . 2023-05-29 . SSGKobe's Career Stalls As Label Drops Him Over Sexual Assault Allegations . 2023-06-15 . HipHopDX . en.
15. Web site: Kid Cudi, Westside Gunn, SSGKobe and More – New Hip-Hop Projects This Week. July 8, 2022. XXL Magazine.