Pop Smoke - Top Of Drill (new Song) Official Video | Pop Smoke 2022 [2026 Release]

The neon lights of Brooklyn didn’t just flicker; they pulsed to the rhythm of a ghost. By 2022, the "King of New York" title was being whispered again, fueled by the leaked frames of a project fans thought might never see the light of day:

Intercut with the "ghost" performance are high-speed, black-and-white shots of bikes popping wheelies down Flatlands Avenue. The cinematography is gritty, using wide lenses to capture the energy of the neighborhood he championed. The neon lights of Brooklyn didn’t just flicker;

The screen fades to black with a simple message: Within hours of the 2022 release, the video trends #1 globally, proving that while the man was gone, his voice remained the undisputed heartbeat of the streets. The screen fades to black with a simple

The video is a masterful blend of "lost" high-definition footage and ethereal CGI. Directed by a close collaborator, it avoids the "tribute" cliché by making Pop Smoke feel present. The video transitions into a montage of "Drill"

The video transitions into a montage of "Drill" scenes from London to Paris, showing how the sound he popularized conquered the world. We see flashes of fans doing the "Woo" dance in front of the Eiffel Tower and the Big Ben, bridging the gap between New York and the international stage. The Song’s Impact

The lyrics are prophetic, with Pop rapping about his legacy and his ascent to the "Top of Drill" before he even knew how far the genre would go. The video ends with a powerful shot: a mural of his face in Brooklyn, which slowly transitions into a real-life shot of the sun rising over the city.

The central set is a minimalist, Brutalist concrete hall. A velvet throne sits empty, but as the bass kicks in, a translucent, shimmering silhouette of Pop—adorned in his signature Dior and heavy chains—appears to be performing. It’s a haunting use of lighting and shadow that suggests he never truly left.