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.
Fleek
PnB Rock Lyrics
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Oh oh oh yeah oh yeah
She so bad, caught her walking down the street
Oh yeah, me and shawty gotta meet
She so bad, she ain't even gotta speak
Swear she got it from her hair to her feet
Make up on fleek
Eyebrows on fleek
Her nails on fleek
Yeah, shawty on fleek
Shawty on fleek
Make up on fleek
Her hair on fleek
Eyebrows on fleek
Her nails on fleek
Yeah, shawty on fleek
Shawty on fleek
I was on South street when I seent her
Body of a goddess, she a diva
Everything about her say keeper
Shawty got it all, that's why I just gotta meet her
Her bags say Birkin, yeah
Ass so perfect, yeah
And I can tell just by how it's moving
That she doing it on purpose, yeah
She look like it's real, like Chanel
MAC lipgloss on, I can tell
It's crazy how she look like an angel
But them red bottoms give them bitches hell
I swear she the number one stunner
Can't see them other girls, I don't want them
And plus, she by herself, there's no distractions
So I'm about to go and get her number
She so bad, caught her walking down the street
Oh yeah, me and shawty gotta meet
She so bad, she ain't even gotta speak
Swear she got it from her hair to her feet
Make up on fleek
Her hair on fleek
Eyebrows on fleek
Her nails on fleek
Yeah, shawty on fleek
Shawty on fleek
Make up on fleek
Her hair on fleek
Eyebrows on fleek
Her nails on fleek
Yeah, shawty on fleek
Shawty on fleek (Everything on fleek)
Girl, you on fleek and you know it (know it)
Everything you do, you own it (girl you own it)
All of this money, I'll blow it
All on you, shawty, all on you
Cause your ass on fleek
Yeah, your bag on fleek
You throw that designer on
Yeah, your swag on fleek
I swear you're the baddest girl that I seen all week
God damn, everything on fleek
Her make up on fleek
Hair on fleek
Eyebrows on fleek
Nails on fleek
Shawty on fleek
Shawty on fleek
Oh ah ah
In PNB Rock's song "Fleek," the singer describes a woman who he believes is perfect in every way. He first sees her walking down the street and immediately feels the need to meet her. He notes that she's so beautiful that she doesn't even have to speak to be noticed. Her makeup, hair, eyebrows, and nails are all "on fleek," or perfect, and he can tell that she takes pride in her appearance. She's carrying a Birkin bag and her curves are so perfect that he can tell it's intentional. The singer sees her as the "number one stunner" and wants to get her number.
The song is about more than just physical beauty, however. The singer is attracted to the woman's confidence, as she seems to own everything she does. She's not just beautiful; she's unapologetically herself, and he respects that. He's willing to spend money on her and put all of his attention on her because she's that amazing.
One possible interpretation of the lyrics is that they reflect a societal expectation that women are supposed to put effort into their appearance to be considered "on fleek." The singer emphasizes the woman's makeup, hair, and nails, which women are often pressured to keep up. Also, the song seems to focus on the woman's body, specifically her curves and butt, which are often objectified in popular culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, oh yeah oh yeah
Expressing excitement and anticipation
Oh oh oh yeah oh yeah
Repeating the same excitement to emphasize
She so bad, caught her walking down the street
The artist spotted a stunningly attractive woman while walking
Oh yeah, me and shawty gotta meet
The artist wants to talk to the woman he just saw
She so bad, she ain't even gotta speak
The woman's physical appearance alone is impressive
Swear she got it from her hair to her feet
The artist is complimenting the woman's entire physical appearance
Make up on fleek
The woman's makeup is perfectly done
Her hair on fleek
The woman's hair is perfectly styled
Eyebrows on fleek
The woman's eyebrows are perfectly shaped
Her nails on fleek
The woman's nails are perfectly manicured
Yeah, shawty on fleek
The woman is stunningly attractive in every way
Shawty on fleek
Repeating that the woman is on fleek to emphasize
I was on South street when I seent her
The artist saw the woman on a street called South street
Body of a goddess, she a diva
The woman has a stunning body and carries herself like a diva
Everything about her say keeper
The artist thinks the woman is worth keeping
Shawty got it all, that's why I just gotta meet her
The artist is eager to talk to the woman because of her impressive appearance
Her bags say Birkin, yeah
The woman is carrying a Birkin bag, an expensive luxury item
Ass so perfect, yeah
The woman has a perfect and attractive butt
And I can tell just by how it's moving
The way the woman walks suggests confidence and sex appeal
That she doing it on purpose, yeah
The artist thinks the woman is intentionally trying to be attractive
She look like it's real, like Chanel
The artist thinks the woman looks natural and authentic, like a Chanel product
MAC lipgloss on, I can tell
The artist can tell that the woman is wearing MAC lipgloss, a high-end cosmetic product
It's crazy how she look like an angel
The artist is amazed at how stunningly attractive the woman is
But them red bottoms give them bitches hell
The woman is wearing red-bottomed shoes that make other women feel inferior
I swear she the number one stunner
The artist thinks the woman is the most attractive person he has seen
Can't see them other girls, I don't want them
The artist is only interested in talking to the woman he just saw
And plus, she by herself, there's no distractions
The artist likes that the woman is alone, so he can talk to her without distractions
So I'm about to go and get her number
The artist plans to approach the woman and get her phone number
Girl, you on fleek and you know it (know it)
The artist is complimenting the woman and thinks she is aware of how attractive she is
Everything you do, you own it (girl you own it)
The artist thinks the woman has confidence in everything she does
All of this money, I'll blow it
The artist is willing to spend a lot of money on the woman he just saw
All on you, shawty, all on you
The artist plans to spend all his money on the woman
Cause your ass on fleek
The woman's butt is perfectly attractive
Yeah, your bag on fleek
The woman's bag is of high quality and fashionable
You throw that designer on
The woman wears designer clothing
Yeah, your swag on fleek
The woman's overall appearance and style are perfectly attractive
I swear you're the baddest girl that I seen all week
The artist thinks the woman is the most attractive person he has seen all week
God damn, everything on fleek
The artist thinks the woman is stunningly attractive in every way
Oh ah ah
Repeating the catchphrase of the song
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RAKIM HASHEEM ALLEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AllAboutBants
He's so underrated.
@JoseP100
RIP PNB ROCK , HAD TO COME PLAY THE FIRST SONG I EVER HEARD IN 2015 … YOU DIDNT DESERVE TO BE TAKEN LIKE THIS BRO! YOUR DAUGHTERS WILL GROW UP TO BE BEAUTIFUL GIRLS AND YOU WONT GET THE CHANCE TO THEM GROW 😞🙏🏼🕊💔 THANKS FOR REPRESENTING PHILLY REST EASY BRODIE
@superteejay26
Damn you beat me
@Omoi1993
All facts
@gunsforhands1752
FR!!!! I can’t even believe it. RIP PNB
@dayna.supremacy7704
this is so messed up who would even wanna kill pnb his music is good he was one of my favorite rappers 🤦♀️ i almost cried when i heard about it and to be shot because someone wanted his jewelry??? what the actual fuck bro that makes me mad. R.I.P 💙💓
@naird_.a
I hate how it had to end for him bro this is the first song I heard 7 years ago been bumping it since feels like it came out yesterday rip
@breannaswindle5407
R.I.P Thank you for making me feel on fleek during my teens 😭💔
@Dgafsranger
Beat me by 1 min lol stay up always watch your 6 be safe out there
@JoseP100
@@Dgafsranger tf ?