Roomies, Blockstar is looking back on the events surrounding Pop Smoke’s death. And his latest comments have brought up a name he says he wishes he had addressed directly.
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Blockstar Reflects On Apology He Owes Pop Smoke’s Mom
During a new interview with XVTV, Blockstar was asked about an apology he never got the chance to give. His answer? Pop Smoke’s mother, Audrey Jackson. “I’ll say an apology I never got to give was to Pop Smoke’s mom,” Blockstar shared, admitting that he never truly apologized to Jackson. He also acknowledged that saying sorry wouldn’t change what happened and that she may not want to hear from him at all.
Blockstar went on to maintain that the situation was never personal, explaining that Pop Smoke was not his enemy and that the robbery was supposed to be about money. However, the circumstances surrounding the Brooklyn rapper’s February 2020 death remain a painful part of his legacy.
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Blockstar Reflects On Smoke’s Death
At the time of the home invasion at the Hollywood Hills property where Pop was staying, Blockstar was 17 years old. He later pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and home invasion robbery and received a four-year, two-month juvenile sentence. Another juvenile defendant later admitted to shooting the rapper.
Now, years after the tragedy, Blockstar is acknowledging that there is one conversation he wishes he could have had with Jackson. While he says an apology would not change the outcome, his comments have reopened discussion about the devastating loss and the people left behind.
Blockstar’s Past Comments Resurface Amid Apology
Roomies, the contrast between Blockstar’s past comments and his latest reflection has folks looking back at what he said about Pop Smoke’s death two years ago. During a ‘No Jumper’ interview with Adam22 following his release, Blockstar said, “I’m not sorry about nothing,” while maintaining that he wished the tragedy had never happened. He also said he had no regrets, despite sending condolences to Pop Smoke’s family.
At the time, Pop Smoke’s mother, Audrey Jackson, addressed the attention surrounding Blockstar’s comments, explaining that she tried not to dwell on what she viewed as disrespectful remarks because doing so would only consume her. Now, Blockstar says one apology he wishes he had made was to Jackson, acknowledging that saying sorry wouldn’t change what happened.
