Taurus Tremani Bartlett (born January 6, 1999) was born in Old Town, Chicago, Illinois, United States. He is an American rapper who gained recognition for his hit singles "Finer Things" and "Pop Out" featuring Lil Tjay. He is professionally known as Polo G. He quickly rose to prominence in the music industry. His debut album, "Die a Legend," was released in 2019 and reached number six on the US Billboard 200 chart. It achieved platinum certification from the RIAA.
In 2020, Polo G released his second studio album, "The Goat," which peaked at number two on the Billboard 200. The album featured ten singles that made their way onto the Billboard Hot 100 chart. His third studio album, "Hall of Fame," was released in 2021 and became his first album to reach the top spot on the charts. It included his first number-one single, "Rapstar."
Polo G's journey in music began with his early recordings and releases on platforms like YouTube and SoundCloud. One of his earliest songs, "ODA," was uploaded to YouTube, followed by "Gang with Me" on SoundCloud, which gained significant popularity. He continued to gain traction with tracks like "Welcome Back" and "Neva Cared." However, it was his song "Finer Things," which he wrote while incarcerated, that propelled him to widespread fame in the latter part of 2018.
In 2019, Polo G released "Pop Out" featuring Lil Tjay, which reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. The accompanying music video garnered over 200 million views on YouTube and led to him signing a record deal with Columbia Records. Polo G also released music videos for several other tracks from his debut album, such as "Deep Wounds," "Through da Storm," "Effortless," and "Dyin' Breed."
Polo G's success continued into 2020 with the release of the single "Go Stupid" featuring Stunna 4 Vegas and NLE Choppa. The track became his second entry on the Hot 100, peaking at number 60. Following this, he released his highly anticipated second studio album, "The Goat," which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. Multiple songs from the album, including "Flex" featuring Juice Wrld and "Be Something" featuring Lil Baby, charted on the Hot 100.
Throughout his career, Polo G has collaborated with various artists, further expanding his musical reach. Notable collaborations include "3 Headed Goat" with Lil Durk and Lil Baby, "Hate the Other Side" on Juice Wrld's posthumous album, and "Headshot" with Lil Tjay and Fivio Foreign.
In addition to his musical achievements, Polo G was honored in Forbes' 2021 30 Under 30 list in the music category. He continues to make waves in the industry, demonstrating his talent and versatility. In 2021, he released the chart-topping single "Rapstar," which further solidified his status as a prominent figure in the rap scene.
On June 11, 2021, Polo G released his highly anticipated third studio album, "Hall of Fame," which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The album showcased his growth as an artist and featured collaborations with acclaimed artists such as Lil Baby, Moneybagg Yo, NLE Choppa, and Lil Tjay. Later in the year, he dropped a deluxe edition of the album titled "Hall of Fame 2.0," which included fourteen additional tracks.
Polo G's artistic journey and dedication to his craft have undoubtedly made him one of the most influential and successful young rappers in the industry today
