2020 was a year of great pain, loss, and uncertainty. As the world grappled with a global pandemic that killed millions, we also said painful goodbyes to some of the most iconic figures in sports, music, entertainment, and other fields. In “Obituary 2020,” he wrote a moving tribute to the kings and retired celebrities who passed on that year, so their legacies are preserved in lines penned by his gifted hands.
He honors the life of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, who was tragically taken in a helicopter crash, which left the world in shock. He pays homage to Pop Smoke and King Von, two young stars in rap who died due to senseless violence. The track also pays tribute to another life taken too soon, Fred The Godson, whose lyrical capabilities greatly impacted the rap game.
Papoose touches on the deaths of people like Alex Trebek, the dearly departed longtime host of Jeopardy!, who became a household name through intelligence and charisma. He also refers to Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, victims of racially motivated injustice whose deaths sparked a global call for change.
What ”Obituary 2020″ has to offer that’s special is Papoose’s skill in inserting deep emotion into his writing. His delivery is not merely a roll call of names but also a meditation on their impact, the grief of their absence, and the hole they leave in the world. The instrumental is gloomy but gripping, creating the ideal ambiance for a song that feels more like an eulogy than a track.
