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Polo G, born Taurus Tremani Bartlett on January 6, 1999, is an American rapper who rose to prominence with the tracks Finer Things and Pop Out (featuring Lil Tjay) in 2018. His debut album, Die a Legend (2019), received critical praise and peaked at number six on the US Billboard 200, earning platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
His second studio album, The Goat (2020), solidified his presence in mainstream hip-hop, charting eleven songs on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaking at number two on the Billboard 200.
In 2021, Polo G achieved his first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with the single Rapstar. The track served as the lead single for his third album, Hall of Fame, which later became his first album to top the Billboard 200 chart.
Born in the Old Town neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, Bartlett is the second of four children. He grew up in the Marshall Field Garden Apartments alongside his older sister, younger brother, and younger sister. Raised by his mother, Stacia Mac—who later became his manager—and his father, Taurus Bartlett, he was heavily influenced by hip-hop artists like Lil Wayne during his formative years.
Growing up in an environment marked by crime and economic hardship, Polo G faced several legal issues as a teenager. According to public records from the Chicago Police Department, he was arrested more than once in 2017 for offenses including possession of cannabis (10–30 grams) and criminal trespass. He was detained again in December 2017 and released the following day after posting a $1,500 bail. During these incidents, he spent time in the Cook County Department of Corrections.
In a 2019 interview with VLAD TV, he reflected on being jailed in March 2018—just months before securing a deal with Columbia Records. Though not all details are documented, he has acknowledged that these experiences shaped his perspective and pushed him to turn to music as an emotional outlet and path toward a better future.
Polo G first recorded the track ODA, describing the experience as exhilarating in an interview with Rolling Out. In 2017, he started uploading songs to YouTube, where his popularity quickly grew. His early tracks like Never Cared and The Come Up helped him build a strong online presence.
On May 23, 2018, he officially launched his YouTube channel, and on the same day, he uploaded ten songs to SoundCloud under the mixtape title OFFICIAL POLO.G SOUND CLOUD.
His first significant hit, Gang With Me (2018), went on to amass over 3.2 million plays on SoundCloud. The follow-up single, Finer Things, written during his incarceration, gained widespread attention for its melodic tone and introspective lyrics. Uploaded to YouTube on August 25, 2018, the music video has accumulated over 54 million views, establishing him as one of hip-hop's emerging voices.
Following the success of Finer Things, Polo G attracted interest from major record labels, ultimately signing a distribution deal with Columbia Records. On February 1, 2019, he released Pop Out featuring Lil Tjay, which was described by Billboard as a "hard-nosed anthem." The track debuted at number 95 on the Billboard Hot 100 and later peaked at number 11. Its official video, released earlier in January 2019, has garnered over 78 million views.
Another well-received single, Battle Cry (2019), has surpassed 27 million YouTube views. Polo G later released music videos for artistically acclaimed songs such as Hollywood and Deep Wounds, both directed by Ryan Lynch, further solidifying his brand and visual aesthetic in the hip-hop community.
Polo G also launched his clothing line, Polo.G Capalot, as part of his brand-building strategy. He and Cardi B were featured performers at WGCI’s Big Jam concert in Chicago, highlighting his growing status in the industry.
Over time, Polo G evolved from a traditional Chicago rap style—known for fast-paced, lyrical delivery—to a more melodic, emotionally driven approach. His debut studio album, Die a Legend (2019), displayed this stylistic transition and was met with commercial and critical acclaim.
As of the latest data, Polo G’s YouTube channel has over 692,000 subscribers and has received more than 212 million total views. His reach extends across other platforms as well, boasting over a million followers on Instagram and a strong presence on Twitter under the handle @polo_catalog.
Polo G is in a relationship with Crystal Blease, who is frequently mentioned on his social media platforms. Referred to as “Mrs. Capalot” in various posts, she also became the subject of his 2021 track, Ms. Capalot, a song celebrating their relationship. The track has garnered millions of views and streams, reflecting both his personal and artistic evolution.
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