The tension between rival rap factions has escalated into a direct and violent threat, with Brooklyn rapper Fivio Foreign issuing a chilling warning to 1090 Skrapp and his associates, telling them they will be killed if they attempt to attend the upcoming memorial for the late Pop Smoke. The threat, delivered in a series of expletive-laden videos and social media posts, has sent shockwaves through the hip-hop community and raised serious concerns about potential violence at a public event meant to honor a fallen star.
In the footage obtained by multiple outlets, Fivio Foreign, known for his drill music ties to the late Pop Smoke, can be heard declaring, “On my soul, I’m pulling up. You dumb. On your mother, I’m pulling up.”
The rapper, whose real name is Maxi, specifically targeted 1090 Skrapp, a rising figure from the same New York drill scene, and his brother. The message was unequivocal: stay away from the Pop Smoke memorial or face fatal consequences.
The exchange began after 1090 Skrapp allegedly posted comments downplaying Fivio Foreign’s street credibility. In response, Fivio Foreign unleashed a verbal assault, accusing Skrapp of being a “rapper” who is not built for the real-life consequences of his words. “You stop playing for the internet.
Where you at right now? You know me before this. You a rapper.
You [expletive] on my soul. Like I ain’t even playing,” Fivio Foreign said in a video, his voice escalating with fury.
The threat is particularly troubling given the context. Pop Smoke, born Bashar Barakah Jackson, was gunned down in Los Angeles in February 2020 at the age of 20, a murder that remains unsolved. His death sparked a wave of tributes, but also highlighted the violent rivalries within New York’s drill scene.
The planned memorial, expected to draw thousands of fans, artists, and community members, now risks becoming a flashpoint for gang violence.
1090 Skrapp did not back down. In his own response, he challenged Fivio Foreign to a live confrontation, saying, “I’m gonna be going live because at the end of the day, Favio Floren is not built like that, man. Homeboy is not built Chevy tough.
Homeboy is not built for tough.” Skrapp accused Fivio Foreign of being a “rapper” who only talks tough on the internet, and dared him to meet in person.
The back-and-forth has drawn in other figures from the drill scene, with some calling for calm and others taking sides. The OG product, a commentator who narrated the incident, warned that the situation could spiral out of control. “The homie is bringing the bicky talk man to 1090 scrap and dash,” he said, referencing the threat.
“Favio foreign went off and called 1090 scrap a little [expletive], him and his brother, they could get this work.”
Law enforcement sources have expressed concern. The New York Police Department’s Gang Division is reportedly monitoring the situation, as any public gathering with the potential for violence is a priority. The Pop Smoke memorial, expected to be held at a yet-to-be-announced location in Brooklyn, could require a heavy police presence to prevent clashes.
Behind the feud lies a long history of territorial and musical rivalry. The Crips and Bloods, the two major gangs originally from Los Angeles, have deep roots in New York’s drill scene, with artists often affiliating with one set or another. Fivio Foreign has been linked to the Crips, while 1090 Skrapp is associated with the Bloods, though such affiliations are fluid and often claimed for credibility.
The drill genre, born in Chicago and perfected in Brooklyn, has always walked a thin line between art and reality. Pop Smoke himself was the genre’s biggest breakout star, but his lyrics often referenced violence and gang life. His murder, allegedly orchestrated by a 15-year-old from a rival group, underscored how those lyrics can become prophecy.
Now, as the anniversary of his death approaches, the threat from Fivio Foreign has reignited fears that the cycle of retaliation will continue. “Make sure you do what you say you going to do,” Skrapp taunted in a video, clearly unwilling to back down. “I don’t believe the cap stories.
Make me a believer.”
Community leaders have urged restraint. “We cannot allow the memory of Pop Smoke to be tarnished by further violence,” said Reverend Kevin McCall, a Brooklyn activist. “These young men need to realize that the word ‘beef’ ends in death too often.
The only way to honor Pop is to break the cycle.”
As of this writing, no official statement has been released by Fivio Foreign’s representatives or by the Pop Smoke estate. However, sources close to the memorial planning say that security will be increased, and private security firms have been hired to screen attendees. The event, initially intended as a peaceful tribute, now carries the weight of an impending confrontation.
The transcript of the threat shows Fivio Foreign shouting, “On my soul. I’m pulling up. You dumb.
On your mother, I’m pulling up. On my freedom, I’m pulling up. I’m from the 80s.
Are you dumb? Oh, Favi Maxi, you ain’t, bro. Oh, man.
YEAH. OUT. WHERE YOU AT RIGHT NOW?
You talking. You stop playing for the internet. Where you at RIGHT NOW?
You know me before this. You a rapper. You [expletive] on my soul.
Like I ain’t even playing. You playing. Don’t play for this internet.
ON MY LIFE. AND I GOT MORE MONEY THAN YOU WITHOUT A deal with no music.”
The financial boast is significant: Fivio Foreign, who signed with Columbia Records after Pop Smoke’s death, has a net worth estimated in the millions. He has repeatedly claimed that his wealth and status set him apart from “internet thugs.” Skrapp, still building his career, fired back that money doesn’t make a man a killer.
The situation has also drawn the attention of other drill rappers, including Kay Flock and Sheff G, both of whom are currently incarcerated on charges related to gang violence. Their absence leaves a power vacuum that has likely contributed to the current instability. Without elder statesmen to mediate, feuds are more likely to go from verbal to physical.
Police intelligence suggests that both Fivio Foreign and 1090 Skrapp travel with security details, and that associates on both sides are armed. A single spark at the memorial — a shouted insult, a glance held too long — could lead to a shootout. The NYPD is already planning to deploy officers in plain clothes and uniform, as well as drones overhead.
The wider hip-hop community is watching closely. Many artists have taken to social media to express concern, with some quietly urging both sides to de-escalate. However, public pleas for peace are often met with accusations of weakness.
In drill’s culture of hypermasculinity, backing down can be as dangerous as fighting.
For Pop Smoke’s fans, this is a heartbreaking development. The memorial was meant to be a celebration of his life, a chance for fans to unite and remember the music that defined a generation. Instead, it may become a battleground.
The spirit of Pop Smoke, who repeatedly called for unity after his own brush with violence, is being desecrated.
“He would not want this,” said one fan, who declined to give her name. “Pop always said he wanted to bring Brooklyn together. Now people are using his name to threaten others.
It’s disgusting.”
As the clock ticks toward the memorial, all eyes are on Fivio Foreign and 1090 Skrapp. Will one side blink? Or will the streets claim another victim?
The answer may come sooner than anyone expects.
In the meantime, the OG product, a known YouTube commentator, has been broadcasting updates. In his latest video, he said: “OP, you balding. You talking about these two goofies on my [expletive].
Set it up. Set it up, [expletive].” He criticized 𝒻𝒶𝓀𝑒 channels and anonymous accounts, but his conclusion was grim: “I want to see y’all do what you say you going to do.”
That dare — to act on the words — is what makes this story so dangerous. The drill scene has seen too many young men die because they felt they had to prove themselves. Pop Smoke, whose real name was Bashar Jackson, was one of them.
His memorial should not become another crime scene.
But as the threats fly across social media, and as the memorial date approaches, the question remains: will peace or violence prevail? Only time will tell. The world is watching, and hoping that for once, the words remain just words.
