“Shoot for the Stars” is the phrase that Bashar Barakah Jackson who became known to the world as Pop Smoke, lived by. This mindset is the platform which sparked his mission to share his passion and determination with other young people in his community. As he began touring and performing around the globe, he began developing a plan for giving back. He reached out to local educators and administrators to donate computers and technological resources to community schools; creating a blueprint for community youth programming and educational assistance for all youth. He wanted to secure opportunities for those who were not enticed by the traditional school model. His goal was to make sure young people had access to resources, opportunities, and inspirational mentoring to achieve their full potential. Sadly, on February 19, 2020 Bashar’s life was taken. Shoot for the Stars Foundation is that vehicle which will ensure his vision is realized and his legacy continues as a community builder and a steward for youth who dare to dream.