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.
No Time
PnB Rock Lyrics
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Woo, woo
Is you fucking with me? (With me)
'Cause I'm fucking with you (with you)
I'm really in the streets (I'm really)
So what am I to do (what am I?)
I don't want you to leave (I don't)
I gotta keep it all the way a hundred
Baby, I ain't got no time for you (no time, no time)
I'm too busy chasing money
Baby, I ain't got no time for you (no time, no time)
No, I ain't got no time for you
Out of time 'cause I been on my grind
I been chasing this paper, but girl you been on my mind
Yeah, I gotta keep it real, girl, you been on my mind
People calling me for things, I'm wishing you hit my line
Yeah, but you want me to choose you over paper
I can make that decision with my eyes closed
No strings attached, girl, we can do it right now
Now tell me how you want it, shawty, fast or slow?
What you asking for? I ain't got no time
What you think I'm trapping for?
All the things I'm out here doing, you don't have to know
Just know I can buy you all them things you asking for
Just know I can fly you in and out the city
Hit the mall, blowing hundreds and them fiftys
I keep it real, shawty, I can't be committed
I thought you was my woe, yeah, all I need to know, yeah
Is you fucking with me? (With me)
'Cause I'm fucking with you (with you)
I'm really in the streets (I'm really)
So what am I to do (what am I?)
I don't want you to leave (I don't)
But if I gotta choose
I gotta keep it all the way a hundred
Baby, I ain't got no time for you (no time, no time)
I'm too busy chasing money
Baby, I ain't got no time for you (no time, no time)
No, I ain't got no time for you
Looking for time, that's something I ain't got
You want me hugging you, shawty, instead I'm hugging the block
I'm tired of ducking you, shawty, feel like I'm ducking the cops
I'm chasing money, you worried 'bout if I'm fucking or not
You keep calling me, I'm thinking that's a trap, then I get mad
I'm just out here tryna get it, tryna stack my bread
I'm a real one, that's something you said you ain't never had
Yeah, that's something you said you ain't never had, oh, yeah
Got no girl, but the white be my girlfriend
Just let me do me and we can go until the world end
Thought you knew what's up, but now I see it ain't for certain
Now all I really wanna know is
Is you fucking with me? (With me)
'Cause I'm fucking with you (with you)
I'm really in the streets (I'm really)
So what am I to do (what am I?)
I don't want you to leave (I don't)
But if I gotta choose
I gotta keep it all the way a hundred
Baby, I ain't got no time for you (no time, no time)
I'm too busy chasing money
Baby, I ain't got no time for you (no time, no time)
I gotta keep it all the way a hundred
Baby, I ain't got no time for you (no time, no time)
I'm too busy chasing money
Baby, I ain't got no time for you (no time, no time)
Oh, I ain't got no time for you
I gotta keep it all the way a hundred
Baby, I ain't got no time for you
In "No Time," PNB Rock explains to his love interest that he is too busy pursuing his hustle in the streets to devote time to their relationship. He acknowledges how his sweetheart has been on his mind but pressures him to choose between her and his hustle. Despite his love for her, PNB Rock chooses money over her and urges his lover to understand that he has no time for a relationship. His money-making grind comes first, and he does not have any time to spare for love. The song essentially outlines the difficulties that individuals face when trying to balance love and money.
The lyrics tell a relatable story of how people advance in life by focusing on their hustles and may prioritize it over love. They also highlight the dangers of building relationships based on financial gains. Despite the artist putting more emphasis on money, one can still interpret the message to mean that people need to balance their love life and lifestyles. This song can be a reflective piece for those who find themselves struggling to find a balance between their hustle and love life.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Woo, woo
Generic ad-libs to create a melodic intro to the song
Is you fucking with me? (With me)
'Cause I'm fucking with you (with you)
I'm really in the streets (I'm really)
So what am I to do (what am I?)
I don't want you to leave (I don't)
But if I gotta choose
I gotta keep it all the way a hundred
Baby, I ain't got no time for you (no time, no time)
I'm too busy chasing money
Baby, I ain't got no time for you (no time, no time)
No, I ain't got no time for you
Asking if the person is really interested in him and explaining that he is busy in the streets and in the pursuit of money, which leaves no time for a relationship
Out of time 'cause I been on my grind
I been chasing this paper, but girl you been on my mind
Yeah, I gotta keep it real, girl, you been on my mind
People calling me for things, I'm wishing you hit my line
Yeah, but you want me to choose you over paper
I can make that decision with my eyes closed
No strings attached, girl, we can do it right now
Now tell me how you want it, shawty, fast or slow?
Expressing that he is focused on making money and that the person he is interested in has been on his mind while acknowledging that she wants him to choose her over making money. However, he is suggesting they have a physical relationship with no strings attached.
What you asking for? I ain't got no time
What you think I'm trapping for?
All the things I'm out here doing, you don't have to know
Just know I can buy you all them things you asking for
Just know I can fly you in and out the city
Hit the mall, blowing hundreds and them fiftys
I keep it real, shawty, I can't be committed
I thought you was my woe, yeah, all I need to know, yeah
Responding to the person's requests and making it clear that he is busy making money and is not able to commit to a serious relationship. However, he can still provide the person with material things and does not want to end their relationship.
Looking for time, that's something I ain't got
You want me hugging you, shawty, instead I'm hugging the block
I'm tired of ducking you, shawty, feel like I'm ducking the cops
I'm chasing money, you worried 'bout if I'm fucking or not
You keep calling me, I'm thinking that's a trap, then I get mad
I'm just out here tryna get it, tryna stack my bread
I'm a real one, that's something you said you ain't never had
Yeah, that's something you said you ain't never had, oh, yeah
Acknowledging that he does not have enough time and is focused on making money. The person he is interested in, however, wants him to be with her instead of working. He feels like he is dodging her and keeping his distance because she is always calling him. Lastly, he takes pride in being real, which is something that the person he is interested in may not have experienced before.
Got no girl, but the white be my girlfriend
Just let me do me and we can go until the world end
Thought you knew what's up, but now I see it ain't for certain
Now all I really wanna know is
Admitting that he does not have a significant other and that his main focus is making money. Over time, he has realized that the person he is interested in may not be as understanding of his priorities as he thought she was. Now, he is curious to know if she is really interested in him.
Is you fucking with me? (With me)
'Cause I'm fucking with you (with you)
I'm really in the streets (I'm really)
So what am I to do (what am I?)
I don't want you to leave (I don't)
But if I gotta choose
I gotta keep it all the way a hundred
Baby, I ain't got no time for you (no time, no time)
I'm too busy chasing money
Baby, I ain't got no time for you (no time, no time)
I gotta keep it all the way a hundred
Baby, I ain't got no time for you (no time, no time)
I'm too busy chasing money
Baby, I ain't got no time for you (no time, no time)
Oh, I ain't got no time for you
Repeating the same refrain as at the beginning of the song, where he expresses that he does not have time for a relationship because he is busy making money.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anthony Sloan, Justin Stanley, Rakim Hasheem Allen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Slimmy G
RIP Pnb man🙏🕊 I’ve made some memories while listing to him. Love his music.
Caleb Wagner
Bro was literally one my favorite since early hs, rip to a legend
Donna clips
i can't believe this man not gonna say i was the biggest fan but damn
LvJonJon215 Tv
💔💔💔💔💔💔
Elijah Tangi
preach brother this guy made my highschool easier
Rob L Esq.
Shits sad
Prod By O$
RIP PNB ROCK SLEEP IN PEACE, MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO HIS LOVED ONES
🙏🏽🕊🤍
Evan sierra
Bro it’s sad to hear that he’s not gonna be making crazy shit like this again! This one really hurts for north philly!
Rob L Esq.
This
Saud Abdul
He from Germantown