"Black Mask" is a dark street anthem that blends Brooklyn drill with trap elements. Visual Elements & Tribute
Because Pop Smoke passed away before they could film the planned video in Los Angeles, the final cut features a mix of newly filmed shots of Jay Gwuapo and archival, home-style footage of Pop Smoke.
Jay Gwuapo is seen in various New York settings, including hitting the streets and a hotel suite. Some scenes feature Gwuapo wearing a gas mask while others show him alongside women bagging up cash. pop_smoke_x_jay_gwuapo_black_mask_official_video
The track was produced by the legendary duo Cool & Dre , along with CuBeatz . Gwuapo started the song in Miami before sending it to Pop Smoke in New York, who recorded his verse and sent it back immediately.
"Black Mask" is the first and only official collaboration between Brooklyn rappers and the late Pop Smoke , released posthumously on October 30, 2020. The track serves as a tribute to their childhood friendship, as the two originally grew up together and played basketball at the local YMCA. Video & Song Background "Black Mask" is a dark street anthem that
The music video, filmed in New York, is a celebratory tribute to Pop Smoke's legacy.
The song and its music video were officially released on October 30, 2020, through From Nothing Records/Polo Grounds Music/RCA Records . Although the track had leaked months earlier in May 2020, the official drop was part of Gwuapo's Smoke Season project. Some scenes feature Gwuapo wearing a gas mask
Pop Smoke famously credited Jay Gwuapo for encouraging him to start his rap career, making this collaboration particularly significant for the Brooklyn drill scene. Lyrics & Composition