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Lil PumpAmerican rapper and singer-songwriter
Date of Birth: 20.08.2017
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Biography of Lil Pump
- Rebellious Childhood and Teenage Years
- Music Career Beginnings
- Rise to Fame
- Controversies and Personal Life
Biography of Lil Pump
Early Life and InfluencesLil Pump, an American rapper and singer-songwriter with yellow and maroon dreadlocks, began uploading his music to the website SoundCloud in 2016, where his work was listened to nearly 100 million times. He gained the most recognition for his song "Gucci Gang," which reached the third spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Gazzy Garcia, known by his stage name Lil Pump, was born on August 17, 2000, in Miami, Florida. Chief Keef and Lil B influenced his future music.
Rebellious Childhood and Teenage Years
During his childhood, Gazzy was not known for his exemplary behavior and often got into fights with classmates and defied teachers. In his teenage years, Garcia discovered the world of drugs, smoking marijuana and experimenting with other illegal substances. Due to serious academic problems, the future rapper was expelled from high school.
Music Career Beginnings
His music career began when rapper Omar Pineiro, known as Smokepurpp, was recording a new track and literally begged Gazzy to freestyle over the finished music. The resulting single, which became the debut for the aspiring rapper who adopted the pseudonym Lil Pump, was released in 2016 on the online music platform SoundCloud. Following this, singles such as "Elementary," "Ignorant," "Gang Shit," and "Drum$tick" quickly followed, each accumulating over three million listens. Lil Pump gained recognition in the underground rap scene of South Florida. He emerged as a leader in the genre known as "SoundCloud rap" and, together with Smokepurpp, participated in the "No Jumper" tour in 2016. It is estimated that during that year, the rapper earned $150,000.
Rise to Fame
In 2017, Lil Pump released singles "D Rose" and "Boss," which became major hits on SoundCloud, accumulating a total of 70 million listens. The popularity of the track "D Rose," dedicated to basketball player Derrick Rose, led to the creation of a music video directed by Chicago director Cole Bennett. The video was released on YouTube on January 30, 2017, and had been viewed approximately 93 million times as of December 2017. On June 9, 2017, Lil Pump signed a contract with "Tha Lights Global" and "Warner Bros. Records" just two months before his 17th birthday. In July 2017, he announced on his Twitter account that his debut album, which was in production, would be released in August. However, the album was not presented on the scheduled release date. Nevertheless, in August, the song "Gucci Gang" was released, which broke into the Billboard Hot 100 chart. On November 8, 2017, the track "Gucci Gang" reached the third spot on the Billboard Hot 100. The official music video on YouTube had been viewed 232 million times as of December 2017. On October 6, 2017, Lil Pump released his debut commercial mixtape, "Lil Pump," featuring collaborations with Smokepurpp, Gucci Mane, Lil Yachty, Chief Keef, Rick Ross, and 2 Chainz.
Controversies and Personal Life
Sometimes referred to as the "lil pump," Lil Pump's music is not known for its deep meaning or thoughtful lyrics. His texts are full of profanity as he freely raps about sex, drugs, and living life to the fullest. These "unpretentious" topics appeal to millions of listeners. In 2017, fans speculated about a romance between Lil Pump and 14-year-old troubled teenage girl Danielle Bregoli, who gained attention as the most talked-about person in the US in February 2017. Bregoli appeared on the "Dr. Phil Show" where she revealed her car thefts and provocation of physical altercations. However, nothing is known for certain about their relationship. In May 2017, Lil Pump showcased his new yellow Porsche on his Instagram account. Shortly after, he announced that he had crashed his car, with the hood being the most damaged. Lil Pump is covered in numerous tattoos, including five skulls surrounded by flames on his neck. In June 2017, he got a new tattoo under his eye. It should be noted that the popular phrase "esketit" is not the creation of Russian fans but Lil Pump himself. The hype catchphrase "esketit" is a shortened form of the phrase "let's get it." Try saying the phrase quickly, and you'll understand.
