HopoutBlick is a young promising Hip-hop artist from the City of Brotherly Love”Philadelphia”. Born as Kyzir Reeves in the year 2005 in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, he already has several hits like “So Many Names“, “Talk Shit” & “Where You Been” to his name.
HopoutBlick’s real-life experiences, explicit and confrontational lyricism, have thrust him into the spotlight of the Philadelphia Hiphop scene. Here’s an in-depth look at his life, career, family, crime charges, arrests, and the controversies surrounding him.
HopOutBlick’s Real Name
HopOutBlick’s real name is Kyzir Reeves.
How old is HopOutBlick?
HopOutBlick is an up-and-coming rapper from Germantown, Philadelphia. He’s 19 years old.
Early Life and Family Background
HopoutBlick was born into an under-resourced part of the city. He grew up on the east side of Germantown specifically, in the turbulent intersection of E Pastorius St & Baynton St. He saw the gang violence entrenched in the hood up close.
Raised by his grandmother, Sandra Charleswell, young Kyzir faced the challenges of a broken family. His mother was frequently entangled in legal troubles, leading to her intermittent presence in his life. Details about his father are elusive, leaving his grandmother as the primary pillar of support in his formative years.
Information about his education remains undisclosed. However, sources have revealed he did go to a local high school without completing his graduation.
Why was HopOutBlick arrested?
Rapper HopoutBlick was arrested for charges of murder, attempted murder, robbery, illegal gun possession, and related crimes. He’s currently detained without bail at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in the city.
Relationship With PnB Rock
PnB Rock was a prominent rapper from the Pastorius St & Baynton St of Germantown where HopOutBlick was from. HopOutBlick acknowledged PnB Rock as a significant source of inspiration for himself and other local artists.
Despite HopOutBlick being in his formative years when PnB Rock embarked on his career, they all regarded hhttps://twitter.com/SGBATMAN04?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorim with admiration and looked up to his influence in the neighborhood.
It’s been 01 year since PnB Rock was robbed and fatally shot at a restaurant near Main Street in South Los Angeles.
Involvement in Local Gangs: PnB/ The Torchers
Growing up in underprivileged corners of Philadelphia, HopOutBlick found himself entrenched in a community where violence had become an unfortunate norm. The longstanding rivalry between the east and west sides of town was already deeply rooted.
Hailing from the east side of Germantown, HopOutBlick couldn’t evade the ongoing feud between the east side (PnB) and the west side (WSM), a conflict that permeated his surroundings and became an inescapable reality for him.
The conflict between PnB (Pastorius & Baynton) and WSM (West Side Mafia) ignited during a dispute at a gas station. It reached new heights following a tragic incident that claimed the life of PNB Rock’s brother, PNB Steph. This led to a prolonged and bitter conflict, resulting in a significant loss of lives on both sides.
As violence escalated and prominent members of PNB fell victim to the ongoing conflict, emerging figures like Doe Boy and HopoutBlick stepped up to carry the torch. The gang later adopted the name “The Torchers” and inherited the beef with WSM.
Music Career & Collaboration with YBCdul & Fsdabender
As he revealed in an interview, inspired by local rappers like PnB Steph, PnB Glizzy, and PnB Rock, PnB Meen, HopOutBlick started rapping at an early age. He officially made his mark in 2021 with the release of his debut track, “Big Torchers.”
After releasing a few more tracks, he teamed up with fellow artists like YBCdul, Fsdabender, & Mere Pablo. Their collaborative efforts such as “So Many Names“, “Guttery“, and “Talk Shit” has garnered millions of views on Youtube.
HopOutBlick’s tracks are notably filled with disses aimed at his rivals, particularly WSM, vividly detailing the harm they’ve inflicted by explicitly naming them. In the track “So Many Names,” he took shots at fellow rappers like Lil Quaz and K9.
During a podcast appearance, he disclosed that he engages in such lyrical confrontations for his fans, recognizing their desire to stay informed about the ongoing dynamics with his rivals.
HopOutBlick Death Rumors
HopOutBlick’s Opps went on to spread rumors about his death. After the shootout incident in Palmetto Street which resulted in three deaths, he was on the run. Six different rival gangs went on to claim his death but eventually, he put an end to the rumors by going live with a fellow friend on Instagram.
Murder Charges & Arrest
From the outset of his career, HopOutBlick found himself embroiled in a feud with his rival gang, WSM, and other local factions. His musical narrative largely revolves around the ongoing conflict with his adversaries. Initially, his lyrics delved into the gritty details of street life, recounting the violent fates met by their rivals.
The tone took a darker turn when HopOutBlick, alongside his close associate and fellow “The Torchers” member, Doe Boy, orchestrated a robbery on April 28, 2023, that took an unforeseen and tragic twist. The ill-fated plan unfolded during a meeting for a gun transaction, where HopOutBlick and his companions intended to stage a robbery.
However, the situation escalated dramatically when the prospective buyers drew their weapons, leading to a chaotic exchange of gunfire that resulted in three fatalities, including a 14-year-old teenager.
Wrote a Song after the Shoot-Out
Rather than laying low after the incident, HopOutBlick boldly channeled his experiences into a song titled “Took a Risk,” openly confronting and reflecting on the shooting episode.
Saalah felt it on his chest then he started spittin’ up
Verse from Took a risk
And Leeky got left on the sidewalk, he ain’t gettin’ up
We got two new vics, we called ’em Double L for ‘Laah and Leeky
Ni*ga, we throw L’s down for them, them L’s up for Leafy
Saalah shoulda shot his gun but he ain’t get to squeezin’
And Leaky just was in the way so they left him leakin’
Subsequently, HopOut Blick was arrested on September 6, 2023, from Germantown by the Marshalls. He’s being held at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility in Philadelphia without bail.
