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.
Forever Never
PNB Rock Lyrics
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Been ridin' through the city for no reason
Got demons, tryna get even
Pray to God they don't give me no reason
She knows I'll come back home
And she knows I'll do what I want
And she knows I'll never move on, she knows
You're never gonna find somebody better
'Cause we're supposed to be together
This was supposed to be forever and ever
You're never gonna find somebody better
'Cause we're supposed to be together
This was supposed to be forever and ever, I swear
You'll never have to settle
I've been dealing with the devil
I don't want you to let go
I'm speedin', I'm speedin'
On a race for your love I'm fiendin'
I'm leanin', codeinin'
Wake up and you're gone, am I dreamin'?
She knows I'll come back home
And she knows I'll do what I want
And she knows I'll never move on, she knows (yeah)
You're never gonna find somebody better
'Cause we're supposed to be together
This was supposed to be forever and ever
You're never gonna find somebody better
'Cause we're supposed to be together
This was supposed to be forever and ever, I swear
And forever is a mighty long time
Can't keep track with my wrist 'cause it don't tell time (yeah)
I don't want nobody but you, I swear (yeah)
'Til it's gray hairs, baby, stay right there
An apology forever
Two-hour talks just like a lecture
I would hate to drift apart
Thinkin' we're supposed to be together
Said you were a bad texter to him
'Cause you found your forever
Your beauty like a flower petal
And baby, I'm the better one
You'll never find nobody better
I've been fightin' demons, fightin' the devil
I think I need a purple medal
You're never gonna find somebody better
'Cause we're supposed to be together
This was supposed to be forever and ever
You're never gonna find somebody better
'Cause we're supposed to be together
This was supposed to be forever and ever, I swear
Forever, oh
Woah, oh, oh, oh
You'll never have to settle
I've been dealin' with the devil
I don't want you to let go
In PNB Rock's song Forever Never, the rapper talks about his intense love for a woman and his fear of losing her. The song begins with PNB Rock admitting that he's speeding through the city with no reason and fighting his inner demons. He prays to God that they don't give him a reason to act upon his inner turmoil. The rapper then switches to expressing his love for his girlfriend. He reassures her that he'll come back home and do what he wants but will never move on from her. He also emphasizes that they were meant to be together forever and ever and nobody else could be better for either of them.
PNB Rock continues his testimony to his lover, asking her to never settle for anything or anyone else. He mentions that he has been dealing with the devil but doesn't want her to let go. He is driven by his love and desire for her and is willing to race for her love. He fears that he may lose her because of his demons and that his love may turn into a dream that has vanished. The chorus repeats the idea that they were meant to be together forever and ever, and no one can be a better match for them.
The rapper then incorporates a little humor into the song by saying "forever" is a mighty long time, and he can't keep track of it with his wristwatch. He assures his girlfriend that he doesn't want anybody else but her and hopes to age with her. PNB Rock acknowledges that he may have made some mistakes but is willing to apologize forever to keep their relationship safe. He also talks about the importance of communication in their relationship, hoping that they never drift apart. The song ends with PNB Rock saying that his girlfriend has found her forever, and he is the better one for her.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I'm speedin', I'm speedin'
I'm driving around aimlessly, completely preoccupied with my thoughts and emotions.
Been ridin' through the city for no reason
I've been traveling through the urban landscape on a whim, without any particular purpose in mind.
Got demons, tryna get even
I'm grappling with inner demons and seeking revenge on those who have wronged me in the past.
Pray to God they don't give me no reason
I'm fervently hoping that those same individuals will not provoke me into taking any harmful or violent actions against them.
She knows I'll come back home
My partner is aware that I will eventually return to them after my aimless wanderings.
And she knows I'll do what I want
My partner understands that I prioritize my own desires and impulses over their wishes or opinions.
And she knows I'll never move on, she knows
My partner recognizes that I am committed to our relationship and have no intention of pursuing anyone else romantically.
You're never gonna find somebody better
No matter how much you search, you won't discover anyone who can equal or surpass me in terms of our relationship.
'Cause we're supposed to be together
Our destiny is intertwined, and we are bound to one another.
This was supposed to be forever and ever
Our relationship was meant to be a lasting and enduring bond, without any end or separation in sight.
I've been dealing with the devil
I've been grappling with my own inner demons and making compromises that may not be in my best interests in order to keep our relationship going.
I'm speedin', I'm speedin'
Once again, I am aimlessly driving around to distract myself from my concerns and worries.
On a race for your love I'm fiendin'
I'm aggressively pursuing your affection and approval, and would go to any lengths to get it.
I'm leanin', codeinin'
I'm indulging in various self-destructive habits, such as drug abuse, to numb my emotional and psychological pain.
Wake up and you're gone, am I dreamin'?
When I awake and discover you've left, it feels like it could only be a nightmare or hallucination.
And forever is a mighty long time
Forever is an infinite span of time, and it's difficult to truly envision what it means for our relationship.
Can't keep track with my wrist 'cause it don't tell time (yeah)
I'm not even able to accurately measure the amount of time that has passed, as I don't even use a watch or clock.
I don't want nobody but you, I swear (yeah)
I am steadfastly faithful and devoted to you and have no interest in pursuing any other romantic partners.
'Til it's gray hairs, baby, stay right there
I'll remain by your side until we are elderly and have gray hair, in order to fulfill our destiny of being together always.
An apology forever
I'm willing to endlessly apologize and make amends in order to keep our relationship going, no matter what.
Two-hour talks just like a lecture
We discuss our problems and conflicts at length and with a serious, formal tone, as if we were in a classroom setting.
I would hate to drift apart
I dread the possibility of our relationship ending or us growing distant from one another.
Thinkin' we're supposed to be together
I am convinced that our fates are intertwined, and that we were meant to be together forever.
Said you were a bad texter to him
I heard from someone else that you are not particularly responsive or communicative through text messages, which concerns me.
'Cause you found your forever
You are satisfied and content with me as your romantic partner, and believe that we will be together indefinitely.
Your beauty like a flower petal
Your physical appearance is delicate, fleeting, and precious to me, like a flower petal.
And baby, I'm the better one
I am convinced that I am the superior choice of partner for you, and that no one else could match me in terms of our relationship.
You'll never find nobody better
You will not discover anyone else who can match or exceed me in terms of our relationship, no matter how hard you try.
I've been fightin' demons, fightin' the devil
I've been struggling with my own inner demons and making difficult choices in order to keep our relationship going, even if it requires moral compromises.
I think I need a purple medal
I feel like I deserve recognition or honor for the trials and sacrifices I've made in order to keep our relationship going.
Forever, oh
Once again, I reiterate the concept of forever, emphasizing that our relationship is meant to be eternal and unending.
Woah, oh, oh, oh
This is an exclamation that emphasizes the importance and gravity of the concept of forever.
You'll never have to settle
You won't have to compromise or lower your standards, as I am the perfect partner for you.
I've been dealin' with the devil
Once again, I underline the fact that I've been making difficult choices and compromises as part of our relationship, which may impact our long-term future negatively.
I don't want you to let go
I am utterly devoted to you and cannot imagine letting you slip away from me or allowing our relationship to end.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Kenneth Franklin, David Bowden, Khalif Brown, Pearl Lion, Rakim Hasheem Allen
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@InnovatorGuy
Rest In Peace this scene differently hits different now 🙏🏽
@megandale3917
Your right 😢😢
@mirandawesterfer9111
This is the first time I'm seeing this and that was my first thought😭😭😭RIP PnB
@vanessa.blessed6705
Damn the beginning scene in this video kina hits different now.... and this is one of my favourite songs.... R.i.p pnb rock 💫
@binkyblanco
I'm so sad!
@tiffanystephenson8638
Yes it does, it was a almost the same way he was in the video of him getting shot… wow crazy
@Arizona_lilly
This looks like what we r seeing right now but nobody is comforting him
@viisugarboy
☹️☹️☹️
@jeffersonjimenez6914
:(
@dhawk2715
The beginning gives me chills now. long live PNB 🙏