Pop Smoke's family is getting ready to pour one out for the neighborhood in a very literal way, announcing plans for Pop's Place, a coffee shop in Canarsie, Brooklyn, and already hunting for seasoned baristas to run the bar. The hiring call went out on Instagram via his brother, Obasi Jackson, who teased that the café "is opening soon" and described it as both a local business and a tribute to the late rapper. Fans who turned up for a recent preview pop-up snapped up early merch and sampled menu items, responding with the kind of enthusiasm you usually only see at a tour stop.
Obasi's Instagram hiring post
In his Instagram post, Obasi put out a call for experienced baristas "to be part of something special," sharing a flyer that laid out how to apply. The family pitched Pop's Place as a community-minded spot that would honor Pop Smoke's legacy while serving the neighborhood. As reported by Hypebeast.
Soft launch and pop-up
The family tested the waters with a pop-up that doubled as a soft launch, giving fans a first look at Pop's Place merchandise and tasting portions from the upcoming café menu. Jackson told the crowd the date was picked on purpose because Pop Smoke was born on a Tuesday, a small detail that gave the event a personal, almost birthday-like feel. As reported by Okayplayer.
Family, foundation and the neighborhood
Pop's Place is being framed as a way to keep Bashar "Pop Smoke" Jackson's name anchored in the neighborhood that raised him while also creating opportunities close to home. Coverage notes that his mother, Audrey Jackson, and entrepreneur Jasmine Smith are involved in the project, which is connected to the Shoot for the Stars Foundation. As detailed by XXL.
How to apply and what we know
The family has not shared a firm opening date or permanent address yet. According to PIX11, applicants were told to direct message @shootforthestarsfdn, @abmilknhoney and @iamjazsmith to be considered, and the family hosted a pop-up at 1454 Rockaway Parkway. Public records list 1454 Rockaway Parkway as a one-story retail property in Canarsie, which may have been used as the pop-up location. For property details, see PropertyShark.
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