The world of social media was rocked when Pop Smoke’s brother, Obasi Jackson, called out Fivio Foreign for allegedly unfollowing the late rapper on Instagram. Fans quickly noticed the feud and flocked to their screens to see how it would unfold. Obasi didn’t hold back, venting his frustration in a video where he said, “I just looked at his following; he’s not following Pop or Mike Dee.”
Fivio Foreign, known for expressing how deeply Pop Smoke’s death impacted him, didn’t let the accusations slide. He fired back on Instagram, calling Jackson a ‘weirdo’ and accusing him of seeking attention. Fivio went on to claim that Pop Smoke never followed Jackson when he was alive, saying, “Tell [him to] stop goin Pop Smoke crazy after death for the clout, boy hated his own brother.”
The tension didn’t stop there. On Instagram Live, Fivio elaborated, branding Pop’s brother and his crew as ‘goofy.’ He challenged them, saying they’d have to face him sooner or later and even showed off his tattoo that reads ‘The smoke will never clear,’ a tribute to Pop Smoke. Fivio seemed bewildered by the whole situation, questioning why an Instagram follow mattered so much. “Y’all talking about a follow? I don’t know how they unfollow. I know I went through a season of following zero people. I don’t even care,” he remarked.
In response to the online drama, fans took to social media platforms like Twitter to share their thoughts. Some were on Jackson’s side, empathizing with his feelings, while others sided with Fivio, agreeing that the drama was unnecessary.
Pop Smoke, whose real name was Bashar Jackson, was tragically killed in a home invasion in Los Angeles back in February 2020. He was only 20 years old and had taken the hip-hop world by storm with his unique sound. Fivio has often spoken about how hard Pop Smoke’s death hit him. In a podcast appearance in 2022, Fivio recalled the night before the tragedy, saying he was in the studio with Pop Smoke and Polo G. The news of the home invasion left him and many others in shock and disbelief.
During the Instagram Live, Fivio reiterated his love for Pop Smoke, showing off his tattoo dedicated to the late rapper. Despite the ongoing drama, he wanted to make it clear that his loyalty remained unchanged. Meanwhile, the public continues to watch this social media saga unfold, wondering if there will be any resolution.
As emotions run high and accusations fly, it’s uncertain whether Fivio Foreign and Obasi Jackson will ever find common ground. What’s evident is that the legacy of Pop Smoke continues to stir strong feelings among those who loved him. This social media skirmish is just another chapter in the ongoing story of a life lost too soon, yet still profoundly impacting the world of hip-hop.
