PnB Rock hails from Pastorius and Baynton Streets in the Germantown section of Philadelphia — that’s where he found the “P” and “B” in his name. That’s also where he found himself in a bit of trouble.
When Rock was 13 years old, he got sent away to a youth detention program for fighting in school and committing robberies. When Rock turned 19, he was sent to prison; it was there where he learned to blend calming melodies with hard street stories.“There were people up there singing in the yard. They were doing the same thing that I was doing, but they were serious with it,” he remembers. “There would be crowds around them and that was our entertainment, everybody loved it.” PnB wrote his entire first mixtape RNB (Real Nigga Bangaz), while he was locked up and eventually released in 2014. “My first mixtape was highly anticipated in my city and I drove around selling them hand-to-hand,” he says, remarking that he barely made any money off the sales after he factored in the cost of gas. “It was all love because people got to take pictures and meet me face-to-face.”
The bubbling singer/songwriter explored his musical side; a side which was fueled by his mother’s massive CD collection which included albums from the Temptations as well as 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G. and Jay Z. “My whole life I was surrounded by music. I didn’t really like anything else,” he says. “I didn’t watch cartoons, I didn’t play sports, I just liked music, money and girls.”
When RNB2 dropped in February 2015, Rock’s loyal following had propelled him way past his native Philly blocks. It was enough to earn the attention of a number of major labels, including Atlantic Records, where PnB Rock signed earlier this year.
If RNB and RNB2 laid the foundation, PnB’s newly released RNB3 will set the stage for a long career. Led by tracks like “Fleek” — a song which Rock wrote during his last day in prison and now has over 2.4 million plays on SoundCloud — RNB3 will be PnB Rock’s biggest yet.
On the Sonny Digital-produced “Alone,” he opens up about his shortcomings as a man, admitting that he hasn’t been the most faithful. “Maybe I could turn down 10, but I can’t turn down 20,” he sings about the amount of advances he gets on social media.
Then there are his more laid back tracks like “Feelin Like Diddy” and “No Time,” better known as the ultimate hustler’s anthem. “I’m just telling a female that I could give you whatever you want, but I’m not trying to be tied down,” he says. “I could entertain you and fuck with you, but don’t expect me to be committed to nobody. I’m committed to the grind.”
You see, when it comes to PnB Rock, it’s best to leave the flowers and candy behind. You won’t be needing them. “I got a new sound for sure,” he says. “I could touch different topics that these other artists can’t touch, because I’m in the streets.”
On September 12, 2022 PnB Rock died in a shooting at Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles in Los Angeles after his girlfriend posted their location on an Instagram story.
ABCD
PNB Rock Lyrics
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(Hitmaka)
Met her in the A, told her where I be
I just wanna see, she just want the D
Miss me with the friend zone, ooh
Miss me with the friend zone, ooh
Met her in the A, told her where I be
Miss me with the friend zone, ooh
Miss me with the friend zone, ooh
Can't trust nobody, not just anybody
Gotta watch my back, I'm not just anybody
Just play for me
Girl it's a movie
I can't waste no time
I wanna make you mine
I want more than conversations
I don't know how you could take it
Met her in the A, told her where I be
I just wanna see, she just want the D
Miss me with the friend zone, ooh (friend zone)
Miss me with the friend zone, ooh (friend zone)
Met her in the A, told her where I be
I just wanna see, she just want the D
Miss me with the friend zone, ooh (friend zone)
Miss me with the friend zone, ooh (friend zone)
Met her in the A, told her where I be
She just want the D
Yeah, that's when I pull up
Ooh ooh, when I pull up
Ice on me, put that ice on you
You already know how a young nigga move
Put her on bands, look at that thang
Got an advance, tripled this stack
Fuck around, I brought my bitch to the sand
Wanna be more than just friends
Wanna see you with them M's
Damn
Met her in the A, told her where I be (yeah)
I just wanna see, she just want the D
Miss me with the friend zone (friend), ooh
Miss me with the friend zone (friend), ooh
Met her in the A, told her where I be (yeah)
I just wanna see (yeah), she just want the D
Miss me with the friend zone (friend), ooh
Miss me with the friend zone (friend), ooh
The song "ABCD" by PNB Rock is a classic representation of modern-day hip hop music. In this song, PNB Rock talks about his encounter with a woman he met in Atlanta (the A) and his desire to move from being friends to having a sexual relationship with this woman. The chorus of the song repeats the line "Met her in the A, told her where I be. I just wanna see, she just wants the D. Miss me with the friend zone" four times, which summarizes the theme of the song. He asserts that he is not interested in being friend-zoned by this woman or anyone else, for that matter.
PNB Rock's opening lines, "Can't trust nobody, not just anybody, gotta watch my back, I'm not just anybody" emphasizes the need to be cautious, indicating his struggles encountering real love. He is willing to establish something real with someone who is willing to show him commitment and love. Towards the end of the song, he raps "Wanna be more than just friends. Wanna see you with them M's", indicating his desire for a financially successful relationship.
Overall, "ABCD" features strong beats accompanied by solid lyrics touching on common themes in modern-day hip hop such as friendship, money, and sex.
Line by Line Meaning
Met her in the A, told her where I be
I met this girl in Atlanta and let her know where I am currently located
I just wanna see, she just want the D
I am interested in spending time with her while she is only interested in the physical aspect of our relationship
Miss me with the friend zone, ooh (friend zone)
I am not interested in being just friends with her and want to avoid that possibility
Can't trust nobody, not just anybody
I am cautious and careful because it is hard to trust anyone these days
Gotta watch my back, I'm not just anybody
I need to be aware of potential dangers and take precautions to protect myself
Just play for me
I want her to perform for me
Girl it's a movie
Our relationship is exciting and eventful
I can't waste no time
I am eager to move forward with our relationship and do not want to waste any time
I wanna make you mine
I want to create a deeper connection with her and make her my girlfriend
I want more than conversations
I am not satisfied with just talking and want our relationship to progress physically
I don't know how you could take it
I am unsure of how she will react to my intentions and approach
Yeah, that's when I pull up
I arrive to meet her when she is available
Ice on me, put that ice on you
I have expensive jewelry and I want to share my wealth with her
You already know how a young nigga move
She is aware of my lifestyle and behavior as a young rapper
Put her on bands, look at that thang
I spend a lot of money on her and admire her physical appearance
Bought her a [?], tripled this stack
I gifted her with an unknown item and increased my wealth three times over
Fuck around, I brought my bitch to the sand
I took my girlfriend on a luxurious vacation to the beach
Wanna be more than just friends
I desire a romantic relationship with her
Wanna see you with them M's
I want her to have money and financial success
Damn
Expressing my enthusiasm for the relationship
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christian Ward, Rakim Hasheem Allen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MoldRS
Rest in peace PnB! Your music will live forever, sending prayers to you and your family <3
@trapracerchex
Damn… R.I.P PnB Rock💔 My Hero😔
I made PnB Rock tribute mix 1hours🕊🕊
https://youtu.be/PVvLcUQwLFk
@michaelriley5671
Fr man we lost a great 😢
@Hundo
if your reading this i hope you get rich and find happiness
@dgttyyddyygfrh3740
6ix Hundo God bless you
@jemimaviljean9553
U too
@catherinedriver4565
You as well! Bless up
@manfre5705
Bless up brother 🙏🏻
@Desireouttareach
Same to you bro
@dreamway_sa
I had to come listen to this one after hearing about his passing. Such an inspiration. Rest in peace king🕊️👑