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How Polo G & Lil Tjay’s “Pop Out” Became A Hit

A performance on Genius’ ‘Open Mic’ series helped grow interest in the track.

In January, rising Chicago rapper Polo G linked up with the Bronx’s Lil Tjay for their first collaboration, “Pop Out.” The track landed each of the young rappers their first hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it has climbed into the Top 40. “Pop Out” was a viral hit from the start because of Polo G and Lil Tjay’s previous buzz, but interest grew after the duo performed the song on Genius' Open Mic series in late March. An audio clip from the performance was uploaded to TikTok, increasing the number of videos made with the track on the app.

Watch the video above to learn more, and read all the lyrics to Polo G’s “Pop Out” featuring Lil Tjay on Genius now.