SSGKobe

SSGKobe
SSGKobe in May 2022
Background information
Born	Tyreek Solomon Pellerin (2003-12-02) December 2, 2003 (age 21) Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop trap emo rap rage pluggnb
Occupations	Rapper singer songwriter
Years active	2018–present [1]
Formerly of	Columbia Field Trip [2]

Tyreek Solomon Pellerin (born December 2, 2003), known professionally as SSGKobe, is an American rapper and singer-songwriter. He gained popularity through his 2021 single "Thrax" which went viral on TikTok. ^{[3] [4]} He also gained traction through his multiple collaborations with music video director Cole Bennett. ^[5]

Early life

Tyreek Solomon Pellerin ^[1] was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana. ^[6]

Career

2018: Career beginnings

Pellerin began making music influenced by his cousins who were also making music and had a home-studio. He recalls being adamant about sharing his music by fear of it not being appreciated by his local community. ^[5] Pellerin's moniker, SSGKobe, was inspired by Dragon Ball Z , where "SSG" stands for "Super Sayian God". ^[6]

2021–2022: Breakthrough

In February 2021, Pellerin released his breakthrough single Thrax , which would later go viral on TikTok. ^[3] In April 2021, he released a six-song extended play (EP) titled KO. ^[7] In November 2021, he released F*K EM, a collaboration with American rapper Lil Yachty. ^[8] In January 2022, he released a single titled Don't Miss. ^[9] In March 2022, he released his collaboration with American rapper Trippie Redd titled Escape Your Love. ^[10] In April 2022, he featured on American rapper and producer Sonny Digital's song Guess What. ^[11]

Sexual assault allegations

In December 2022, Ka$hkenni, an artist, took to Instagram to accuse SSGKobe of forcing her to have sexual intercourse in a soundproof studio room on November 23, 2022. ^[12] In January 2023, he denied the accusations against him and said that he was "raised to respect women" in a statement on his official Discord server. ^[13] In May 2023, he confirmed that Columbia Records dropped him as a result of the allegations coming out. ^[14]

Musical style

Pellerin is recognized for his Auto-Tune-infused vocals and melody-driven trap music. ^[15]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details

Title	Album details
HORCRUX	Released: February 23, 2024 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected details

Title	Mixtape details
U4 0.5	Released: March 26, 2022 Label: Field Trip, Columbia Formats: Digital download, streaming
Down To Your Soul	Released: March 2, 2023 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details

Title	Extended plays details
Symbolization	Released: May 10, 2016 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming
Tranquility	Released: November 1, 2018 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming
Rebirth	Released: December 25, 2018 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming
Farewell	Released: May 5, 2019 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming
Closure	Released: July 3, 2019 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming
THREETWO	Released: August 1, 2019 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming
Love The Hate	Released: September 7, 2019 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming
Project X	Released: October 15, 2019 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming
M3	Released: December 1, 2019 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming
smh	Released: June 26, 2020 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming
night before ko	Released: February 26, 2021 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming
KO	Released: April 23, 2021 Label: Field Trip, Columbia Formats: Digital download, streaming
Escape	Released: December 31, 2021 Label: Field Trip, Columbia Formats: Digital download, streaming
Relapsed	Released: July 8, 2022 Label: Field Trip, Columbia Formats: Digital download, streaming
RAISING KO	Released: January 27, 2023 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming
s e v y n	Released: June 29, 2023 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming
Willows	Released: July 12, 2023 Label: Self-released Formats: Digital download, streaming

References

1. "THE BREAK PRESENTS – SSGKOBE". XXL Magazine . July 28, 2021.
2. "22 Rising Artists to Watch in 2022". Complex . January 20, 2021.
3. "SSGKobe Plans to Keep the People Invested With Upcoming U4EYA Album". XXL Magazine . May 19, 2022.
4. Gardner, Alex (November 18, 2021). "Watch Rising Rapper SSGKobe's Making It Interview". Complex. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
5. Gardner, Alex (November 18, 2021). "Watch Rising Rapper SSGKobe's Making It Interview". Complex .
6. Seabrook III, Robby (July 28, 2021). "The Break Presents – SSGKobe". XXL. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
7. A., Aron (April 24, 2021). "ssgkobe Drops Off His Latest Project Ko". HotNewHipHop . Archived from the original on April 24, 2021.
8. "SSGKobe & Lil Yachty Team Up On "F*K EM"". HotNewHipHop . November 28, 2021.
9. "SSGKobe Shares Energetic New Single, "Don't Miss"". HotNewHipHop . January 29, 2022.
10. "SSGKOBE & TRIPPIE REDD UNLEASH HYPNOTIC VIDEO FOR 'ESCAPE YOUR LOVE' SINGLE". HipHopDX . March 18, 2022.
11. "Sonny Digital Shares Video for New Single "Guess What" f/ SSGKobe, Announces 'Mr. Digital' EP". Complex . April 19, 2022.
12. "SSGKOBE ACCUSED OF RAPING WOMAN IN THE STUDIO". HipHopDX . December 29, 2022.
13. Callas, Brad (January 8, 2023). "SSGKobe Responds to Sexual Assault Allegations: 'My Parents Raised Me to Respect Women'". Complex. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
14. Mendez, Marisa (May 29, 2023). "SSGKobe's Career Stalls As Label Drops Him Over Sexual Assault Allegations". HipHopDX. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
15. "Kid Cudi, Westside Gunn, SSGKobe and More – New Hip-Hop Projects This Week". XXL Magazine . July 8, 2022.