Smokepurpp, born Omar Jeffery Pineiro (May 15, 1997), is a rapper who rose to fame on SoundCloud. His single “Audi” (2017) went platinum, leading to a deal with Alamo and Interscope Records. He released his debut mixtape, Deadstar, in 2017, followed by Deadstar 2 (2019) and Florida Jit (2020).
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Omar Jeffery Pineiro |
| Date Of Birth: | May 15,1997 |
| Place Of Birth: | Chicago, Illinois, U.S |
| Nationality: | American |
| Occupation: | Rapper,Record producer, Songwriter |
| Labels: | Alamo, Geffen, Interscope |
| Net Worth: | $4 Million |
Early Life And Education
Smokepurpp, born Omar Pineiro on May 15, 1997, in Chicago, Illinois, relocated to Miami, Florida at the age of three. He grew up to be a laid-back individual in high school, surrounded by a diverse circle of friends. Initially, Pineiro started producing music out of boredom, which eventually led him to encourage his friend Lil Pump to start rapping.
When his produced instrumentals didn’t gain traction, he began rapping himself, finding success on SoundCloud and ultimately dropping out of high school in his senior year to pursue music full-time. His musical inspirations include a diverse range of artists, such as Kanye West, Young Thug, and Lucki, as well as rock bands like Taking Back Sunday and Every Avenue.
Career
Pineiro’s music journey began in high school, where he started producing and sharing his work on SoundCloud. However, when his instrumentals didn’t gain much traction, he transitioned to rapping.
His first song, uploaded in 2015, was quickly removed due to its poor quality, but his second attempt, “Live Off a Lick” featuring XXXTentacion, marked the beginning of his rap career. As his music gained momentum, Pineiro dropped out of high school to focus on his craft. In 2014, he released his first music video, “It’s Nothin,” featuring his cousin Lil Ominous.
In 2017, Pineiro signed with Alamo and Interscope Records, announcing his debut mixtape, Deadstar. His breakout single, “Audi,” released in May 2017, garnered massive success, with over 25 million plays on SoundCloud and 122 million streams on Spotify by October 2017. Despite announcing a release date for Deadstar, it was delayed, leaving fans eagerly awaiting its arrival.
In September 2017, Pineiro unveiled his highly anticipated mixtape, Deadstar, featuring collaborations with prominent artists like Chief Keef, Juicy J, and Travis Scott. The mixtape made a notable debut on the Billboard 200 chart, landing at number 42. Following this success, Pineiro appeared on MTV’s TRL in November 2017, announcing an upcoming collaboration mixtape with Murda Beatz, titled Bless Yo Trap.
He released two singles, “123” and “Do Not Disturb” (feat. Lil Yachty and Offset), before the mixtape’s release in April 2018. During an interview with Nardwuar at SXSW in March 2018, Pineiro revealed plans for two new projects: Lost Planet (later renamed) and Deadstar 2.
In 2019, he released the Lost Planet EP, featuring Gunna, Lil Pump, and NLE Choppa, followed by his debut studio album, Deadstar 2, in December 2019, after several delays. Although it didn’t match the commercial success of his previous work, it peaked at number 86 on the Canadian Albums chart. Pineiro’s second studio album, Florida Jit, dropped in June 2020.
Personal Life
Smokepurpp who is also known as Lil Purpp, Lil Water, Yung West, Yung Vegazz, and Lil Home Invasion, had a brief romance with actress and singer Noah Cyrus in 2020, with the two being spotted together at various events, including the Grammy Awards after-party that year.
Smokepurpp Net Worth
The estimated net worth of Smokepurpp is $4 million, showcasing his influence and growth in the hip-hop industry.