Hood Poet (a backronym for "He Overcame Obstacles During Pain or Emotional Trauma") is the fourth studio album by American rapper Polo G.[3] It was released on August 9, 2024 through Columbia Records.

[4] The album features guest appearances from 42 Dugg, Fridayy, Future, GloRilla, G Herbo, Hunxho, Offset, Lil Durk, and The Kid Laroi.

The production of the album was primarily handled by Southside, Allen Ritter, and Smatt Sertified, with assistance from ATL Jacob, Cubeatz, Dr. Luke, Dru DeCaro, Fridayy, Nick Papz, Noah Goldstein, Pink Slip, TM88, and Zack Bia, alongside several other producers.

The album was supported by four official singles: "Distraction", "Barely Holdin' On", "Angels in the Sky", and "We Uh Shoot" (with Lil Durk).

Originally, Hood Poet was teased as a collaborative studio album by Polo G and American record producer Southside.

Slant Magazine gave the album a 2.5 star review, saying that "Polo G shows little interest in pushing himself out of his immediate comfort zone.