Hip Hop Awards ‘20: 5 Things To Know About Nominee Jack Harlow – BET
For many, it may seem as if Jack Harlow’s success came overnight. But fans who’ve been around for the long haul know that the 22-year-old rapper has been one his grind since he was a teenager.
His breakthrough moment came in 2017 with the release of his acclaimed mixtape, Gazebo. The track “Dark Knight” unexpectedly blew up, landing him on DJ Drama’s radar, who then signed him to his Generation Now imprint. The Kentucky-bred native has been steadily bubbling up over the years, and now it’s his moment.
In January 2020, the 22-year-old artist dropped “WHATS POPPIN,” and, quite literal to its name, the track took off. The song rapidly took over the Billboard chart, peaking at No. 2 on the Hot 100 following its viral success on TikTok. This past August, Harlow earned a spot on XXL’s 2020 Freshman Class.
And now, Harlow is nominated for Best New Hip Hop Artist at the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards.
Here are five facts you should know about the rising rap star ahead of the award show on Tuesday (October 27) at 9 PM ET.
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