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.
Issues
PnB Rock Lyrics
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Yeah
Cheffin' up like 'squale, yeah
I got some issues, I know that, I can't lie
(I got some issues, I know that, I can't lie) (Yeah)
'Cause I got a bitch but I fuck hoes on the side
('Cause I got a bitch but I fuck hoes on the side) (Yeah)
(I got some issues that I know I can't hide) (Yeah)
Say to my bitch that I love her but I lied
(Say to my bitch that I love her but I lied) (Yeah)
I got some issues, I know that, I can't lie
(I got some issues, I know that, I can't lie) (Yeah)
'Cause I got a bitch but I fuck hoes on the side
(I got a bitch but I fuck hoes on the side) (Yeah)
I got some issues I know that I can't hide
(I got some issues I know that I can't hide) (Yeah)
'Cause I told my bitch that I love her but I lied
('Cause I told my bitch that I love her but I lied)
You say that you only hoping that I notice
I know that it's sad how a nigga do
Then you entertain me, always baby
Get you in my bed, you leave so confused
'Cause I fuck you so good, be all up in your feelings
I make you nut, then you tell me that you love me
Soon as we done, you be throwing shit and crying
Look, I had enough, enough, yeah, yeah
I got some issues, I know that, I can't lie
(I got some issues, I know that, I can't lie) (Yeah)
'Cause I got a bitch but I fuck hoes on the side
('Cause I got a bitch but I fuck hoes on the side) (Yeah)
I got some issues that I know I can't hide
(I got some issues that I know I can't hide) (Yeah)
Say to my bitch that I love her but I lied
(Say to my bitch that I love her but I lied) (Yeah)
I got some issues, I know that, I can't lie
(I got some issues, I know that, I can't lie) (Yeah)
'Cause I got a bitch but I fuck hoes on the side
(I got a bitch but I fuck hoes on the side) (Yeah)
I got some issues I know that I can't hide
(I got some issues I know that I can't hide) (Yeah)
'Cause I tell my bitch that I love her but I lie
('Cause I tell my bitch that I love her but I lie)
Yeah, twenty women gettin' added to my roster everyday
Some from Texas, some from Cali, some do not live in the states
I'm ashamed, no I'm not
Who am I kidding, man I love it
24 with like 24 reasons to say "Fuck it"
It's so easy now
Women multiplying off my clout
To tell the truth though, I had hoes when I was sleepin' on the couch
That's the sauce, that's the sauce
Always had it, always will
To the ones who got my real number, let me keep it real
Pour out my exes, I pour up some new ones
Please do not take pictures, you doing too much
Fuck talking, I keep it short like a crew cut
I can't fuck you if you let the whole crew fuck
It's been too long, I've been fucking you since I was tryin' to get on
And now you got a husband, now you got kids
They don't gotta know a fuckin' thing 'bout this, yeah
I got some issues, I know that, I can't lie
(I got some issues, I know that, I can't lie) (Yeah)
'Cause I got a bitch but I fuck hoes on the side
('Cause I got a bitch but I fuck hoes on the side) (Yeah)
I got some issues that I know I can't hide
(I got some issues that I know I can't hide) (Yeah)
Say to my bitch that I love her but I lied
(Say to my bitch that I love her but I lied) (Yeah)
I got some issues, I know that, I can't lie
(I got some issues, I know that, I can't lie) (Yeah)
'Cause I got a bitch but I fuck hoes on the side
('Cause I got a bitch but I fuck hoes on the side) (Yeah)
I got some issues I know that I can't hide
(I got some issues I know that I can't hide) (Yeah)
'Cause I tell my bitch that I love her but I lie
('Cause I tell my bitch that I love her but I lie)
The song “Issues” by PnB Rock talks about his infidelity and the internal struggle he faces because of it. He knows he has issues but continues to cheat on his girlfriend. He tells her that he loves her, but he lies. He also talks about his sexual relationships with other women who are aware of his infidelity. Towards the end of the song, he acknowledges that he has been cheating for a long time, even before he became famous.
The lyrics represent the inner conflict someone may experience while being unfaithful. On one hand, they may feel guilty and want to stop, but on the other hand, they continue to engage in infidelity. The song also touches on the fact that some women are aware of the situation and continue to engage with the artist anyway, allowing him to continue his behaviour.
In an era where cheating has become more normalized in music, PnB Rock’s lyrics are poignant in portraying the impact that infidelity can have on both parties involved, acknowledging the hurt that comes alongside sexual satisfaction.
Line by Line Meaning
Ness on the beat
Acknowledgement of the beat producer
Cheffin' up like 'squale, yeah
Cooking up drugs at top speed
I got some issues, I know that, I can't lie
Acknowledging to have mental and emotional problems
'Cause I got a bitch but I fuck hoes on the side
Admitting to cheat on his partner
I got some issues that I know I can't hide
Realizing that he can't bury his problems
Say to my bitch that I love her but I lied
False declaration of love to his partner
You say that you only hoping that I notice
Assuming someone trying to catch his attention
I know that it's sad how a nigga do
Aware of his wrongdoings
Then you entertain me, always baby
Acknowledging that someone keeps him entertained
Get you in my bed, you leave so confused
Admitting that he leaves his sexual partners in confusion
'Cause I fuck you so good, be all up in your feelings
Explaining that his expertise in sex makes his partners develop feelings
I make you nut, then you tell me that you love me
Explaining that his partner gets emotionally involved after having an orgasm
Soon as we done, you be throwing shit and crying
Experiencing the emotional outburst of his partner after sex
Look, I had enough, enough, yeah, yeah
Expressing frustration with the situation
Yeah, twenty women gettin' added to my roster everyday
Bragging about his sexual conquests
Some from Texas, some from Cali, some do not live in the states
Describing the geographic diversity of his sexual partners
I'm ashamed, no I'm not
Trying to appear conflicted about his behavior
Who am I kidding, man I love it
Confessing to enjoying his lifestyle
24 with like 24 reasons to say "Fuck it"
Having an attitude of indifference towards the consequences of his actions
It's so easy now
Finding his behavior effortless
Women multiplying off my clout
Women being attracted to him due to his reputation and influence
To tell the truth though, I had hoes when I was sleepin' on the couch
Recalling that he had sexual partners even when he was broke
That's the sauce, that's the sauce
Referring to his talent and charm as the reason for his success with women
Always had it, always will
Believing that he always had the sauce and he always will
To the ones who got my real number, let me keep it real
Addressing the people who have his actual phone number
Pour out my exes, I pour up some new ones
Referring to getting over his past romantic relationships by finding new ones
Please do not take pictures, you doing too much
Asking his partners not to take pictures to maintain privacy
Fuck talking, I keep it short like a crew cut
Preferring physical connections over emotional ones and keeping interactions brief
I can't fuck you if you let the whole crew fuck
Refusing to engage in a sexual relationship if his partner has already slept with his friends
It's been too long, I've been fucking you since I was tryin' to get on
Referring to having sex with someone for a long time
And now you got a husband, now you got kids
Admitting that one of his past sexual partners has a family now
They don't gotta know a fuckin' thing 'bout this, yeah
Emphasizing the need to keep his exploits secret
Lyrics © CAMERON PASQUALE LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cameron Pasquale, Courtney Clyburn, Rakim Hasheem Allen, Russell Vitale
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@siqboi2275
One of my favorite songs from him. RIP PNB Rock 🙏🏽🕊
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@mangalover94
Rest in peace PnB ! youll always be remembered.
@williamdeega7989
i couldnt believe it when i read it had to come back to all gems
@derricknash8993
You can’t be out here in the heart of a gang capital flaunting steaks to pit bulls R.I.P ROCK 😇
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man for this song 2🥺💔
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😢 😢 😢 😢 🙏😢
@brandonbrown1157
whoever is reading this i hope yall have a good life, catch the vibes, solve your problems and get rich.
@manishajayna6825
I RECEIVE IT IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS CHRIST. AMEN