Pop Smoke's Brother Opens Coffee Shop Tribute

0:00On March 31st, Pop Smoke's brother, Obassi Jackson, is launching a coffee shop called Pop's Place right in Canarsie, the Brooklyn spot where the rapper grew up. It's a tribute to his late sibling, and Jackson's already on the hunt for skilled baristas to join the team. Back in 2020, Pop Smoke got gunned down at just 20 years old during a home invasion robbery in Los Angeles. Last year, the final suspect, Cory Walker, landed a 29-year prison sentence closing that painful chapter for the family. Fans get a first taste today with a pop of merch event in Brooklyn, doubling as a soft launch. You can sample some food items from the menu and snag exclusive gear linked to the shop. Jackson picked Tuesday on purpose. It's the day Pop Smoke was born. He says these gatherings keep his brother's legacy breathing, way beyond just a one-off event. Since his passing, the estate dropped two posthumous albums with the first hitting double platinum. Moves like this coffee shop show the families locked in on honoring him long-term.