Miami Connection
Smokepurpp has been instrumental in elevating Miami's rap scene internationally, bringing drill music influences from Chicago to South Florida and helping establish the city as a hub for SoundCloud rap and trap music in the mid-2010s. His viral success with early releases and collaborations with contemporaries like XXXtentation and Lil Pump created a wave of momentum for the entire Miami rap community. He continues to perform and release music with strong regional connections, maintaining an active presence in South Florida's music venues and culture.
About
Omar Jeffery Pineiro, professionally known as Smokepurpp, was born May 15, 1997, in Chicago and relocated to Miami at age three, where he developed his artistic identity deeply rooted in the city's rap culture. He rose to prominence in 2017 after releasing viral videos for 'Ski Mask' and 'WOKHARDT,' quickly establishing himself as a key figure in Miami's emerging rap scene. His commercial breakthrough came with the single 'Audi' in 2017, which achieved platinum certification, followed by his debut mixtape Deadstar (2017) that peaked at number 42 on the Billboard 200. He signed with Alamo and Interscope Records and released his debut studio album Deadstar 2 in 2019. Smokepurpp has collaborated with notable artists including Chief Keef, Yo Gotti, XXXtentation, and Lil Pump, and has been influential in popularizing drill and punk rap styles within South Florida's hip-hop ecosystem.