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.
Playa No More
PnB Rock Lyrics
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I don't wanna be a playa no more
I don't wanna be a playa no more
'Cause I don't wanna be a playa, no
I don't wan' be a playa with you
Girl, I don't understand what you
Want, but I'm tryna make plans with you
South Beach, I hope you don't bring sand with you
Out to eat, every menu, I'll explain it to you
What you mean, you ain't eatin'? I ain't playin' with you
I'm just sayin' I'm the mothafuckin' man, nigga
Louis checkers on my sweatshirt
Try to draw this, I'm an artist, you a sketcher
On my grown shit, I get nauseous tryna sweat her
I'm the coldest, I recorded this in a sweater
Why you playin', shawty? I could put you on, yeah
I know I got all of these girls up in my phone, yeah
But on the real, you the only one I want, yeah
'Cause I don't wanna be a playa no more
Why you playin', shawty? I could put you on, yeah
I know I got all of these girls up in my phone, yeah
But on the real, you the only one I want, yeah
'Cause I don't wanna be a playa no more
Shawty, I don't wanna play them games no more, no
Used to be a dog, I ain't the same no more, no
I ain't tryna be forgettin' names no more, no
I swear I ain't dodgin' Cupid's aim no more
So shawty, what's up with you? (What's up?)
Ain't gotta tell you, you already know I fuck with you (yeah)
Pretty face, pretty smile, I'm in love with you (yeah)
Sike, no, but maybe I can fall in love with you
Yeah, maybe, baby me plus you can be an item
All them bitches I be just hittin', don't really like 'em
I'ma keep it up with you, bitches, I just one night 'em
But with you it's all the way different, I'm tryna wife you, girl
Why you playin', shawty? I could put you on, yeah
I know I got all of these girls up in my phone, yeah
But on the real, you the only one I want, yeah
'Cause I don't wanna be a playa no more
Why you playin', shawty? I could put you on, yeah
I know I got all of these girls up in my phone, yeah
But on the real, you the only one I want, yeah
'Cause I don't wanna be a playa no more
Baby girl, I hope the time is right (ayy)
Time's right (ayy)
She said, "Quavo I hope your mind is right
I hope your mind is right"
Christian Loub', she gon' bleed tonight (yeah)
Please tell me I ain't bleedin' right
When she leave I hope she need a ride
Then we pull up to the bando (skrr)
I'm the one she call on (brr)
I gotta leave my dogs alone (damn)
You can't give an old dog a new bone
In other words, baby girl I'm comin' on home
Girl you know we shine like diamonds in the sky
I don't wanna be a playa no more, no I can't lie
Why you playin', shawty? I could put you on, yeah
I know I got all of these girls up in my phone, yeah
But on the real, you the only one I want, yeah
'Cause I don't wanna be a playa no more
Why you playin', shawty? I could put you on, yeah
I know I got all of these girls up in my phone, yeah
But on the real, you the only one I want, yeah
'Cause I don't wanna be a playa no more
The song "Playa No More" by PNB Rock expresses the desire to leave the player lifestyle behind and commit to one special person. The chorus repeats the phrase "be a playa no more" and emphasizes the determination to change by saying, "I don't wanna be a playa no more" multiple times. The lyrics also convey the message that the person singing is willing to make an effort and take on a serious commitment, but is frustrated by the other person's indecisiveness. The line "why you playin', shawty?" suggests that the singer is ready for a real relationship and wants the other person to reciprocate those feelings.
PNB Rock also uses different imagery in the song to illustrate his point. He mentions South Beach and explains that he doesn't want the girl to bring sand with her. This line can be interpreted as a way of saying he doesn't want any baggage from her past, and wants to start fresh. He also mentions going out to eat and ordering off every menu, which could be seen as a metaphor for trying out different types of girls, but he now wants to stop and focus on one person. The line "I'm just sayin' I'm the mothafuckin' man, nigga" shows a confidence and swagger that is typical of the player lifestyle, but it is immediately followed by the line "Louis checkers on my sweatshirt," which can be seen as a way of hinting that he has matured and wants more out of life than just material possessions.
In summary, "Playa No More" is a song about the desire to leave behind the player lifestyle and commit to one special person. The lyrics convey frustration at the other person's indecisiveness, but also a willingness to change and take on a serious commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
Be a playa no more
I want to stop playing with women
I don't wanna be a playa no more
I am tired of being a player and want to settle down
I don't wanna be a playa no more
I am serious about changing my ways
'Cause I don't wanna be a playa, no
I am ready to commit to one woman
I don't wan' be a playa with you
I don't want to play games with you
Girl, I don't understand what you
I am confused by your actions
Want, but I'm tryna make plans with you
I want to make plans to be with you
South Beach, don't bring sand with you
I want to go to South Beach with you, but I don't want any drama or negativity
Out to eat, every menu, I'll explain it to you
I want to take you out to eat and treat you well
What you mean, you ain't eatin'? I ain't playin' with you
I am serious about making sure you have a good time with me
I'm just sayin' I'm the mothafuckin' man, nigga
I am confident in myself and who I am
Louis checkers on my sweatshirt
I wear high-quality clothing
Try to draw this, I'm an artist, you a sketcher
I am better than most people and am very talented
On my grown shit, I get nauseous tryna sweat her
I am mature and ready to settle down, and it makes me sick to think about playing games with women
I'm the coldest, I recorded this in a sweater
I am very talented and can rap well even in casual clothes
Why you playin', shawty? I could put you on, yeah
I could make you famous if you stop playing games
I know I got all of these girls up in my phone, yeah
I have many women trying to contact me
But on the real, you the only one I want, yeah
But you are the only one I am interested in
Shawty, I don't wanna play them games no more, no
I am tired of playing games with women
Used to be a dog, I ain't the same no more, no
I used to play women, but I am different now
I ain't tryna be forgettin' names no more, no
I don't want to forget women's names anymore
I swear I ain't dodgin' Cupid's aim no more
I am not avoiding love anymore
So shawty, what's up with you? (What's up?)
What do you think of me?
Ain't gotta tell you, you already know I fuck with you (yeah)
I like you a lot
Pretty face, pretty smile, I'm in love with you (yeah)
I find you very attractive
Sike, no, but maybe I can fall in love with you
I am not in love with you yet, but I could see it happening
Yeah, maybe, baby me plus you can be an item
We could be a couple
All them bitches I be just hittin', don't really like 'em
I don't really care about the other women in my life
I'ma keep it up with you, bitches, I just one night 'em
I just have one-night stands with those women
But with you it's all the way different, I'm tryna wife you, girl
I want to marry you and be with you forever
Baby girl, I hope the time is right (ayy)
I hope we can be together soon
Time's right (ayy)
The timing is perfect
She said, "Quavo I hope your mind is right
She wants to make sure I am serious
Christian Loub', she gon' bleed tonight (yeah)
She is going to be impressed with my expensive clothing
Please tell me I ain't bleedin' right
I hope I am not going to get hurt
When she leave I hope she need a ride
I hope she needs a ride home so we can be together longer
Then we pull up to the bando (skrr)
We are going to go back to my place
I'm the one she call on (brr)
I am the one she goes to for love and affection
I gotta leave my dogs alone (damn)
I need to stop hanging out with other women
You can't give an old dog a new bone
It is hard to change someone's ways
In other words, baby girl I'm comin' on home
I am ready to settle down and be with you
Girl you know we shine like diamonds in the sky
We are meant to be together
I don't wanna be a playa no more, no I can't lie
I am serious about being with only one woman
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O CAPASSO, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Artist J. Dubose, Japhe Tejada, Joe Thomas, Jolyon W. Skinner, Kirk S. Robinson, Mark Morales, Mark Cory Rooney, Michelle Williams, Nathaniel V. Robinson, Quavious Keyate Marshall, Rakim Allen, Rodney Roy Jerkins, Roy Hammond, Steve Thornton
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@reallll2778
This was one of my favorite songs when I was younger RIP PNB Rock
@eliastta437
RIP PNB 😔
@BeezyBeez1234
Facts bro 🤦🏿♂️🙏
@cesarsego8863
Definitely the song that got me into PnB Rock. Always bumped it in high school. RIP
@sittingbackandwatchingital3845
Man remember bumping this 4 year ago shit was lit back then wish I could go back😔
@MaddyDND
fr
@ffourty-eight283
nah fr bruh
@CallMeJohnny
I remade this into my own beat with drums let me know if I did it justice!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIUfiu5qPlU&list=WL&index=2
@aarondouglas9761
Rip Pnb
@ThatColorado
pnb and boogie on a track together was always an automatic HIT , RIP