American rapper Rakim Hasheem Allen known professionally as PnB Rock was fatally shot during a robbery at the Roscoe’s House of Chicken & Waffles restaurant in South Los Angeles on Monday, September 12, law enforcement told the press.
Rock died aged 30 and leaves behind two daughters, his girlfriend, loved ones, and a legacy of being one of the best artists of his generation at blending melodies with rapping.
He’s mostly known for his 2016 smash hit Selfish which peaked at number 51 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Rock was also chosen as part of the 2017 XXL Freshman Class.
His biggest moments came alongside Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci, when the two collaborated in 2016 for the victorious anthem “Everyday We Lit.” The song peaked at No. 33 on the Billboard Hot 100, the highest-charting song for either artist.
In tribute to Rock, we’ve picked 10 of hid best songs including Selfish and a couple of stellar collaborations. Listen to them below.
YFN Lucci and PnB Rock — Everyday We Lit (2017)
Young Thug, 2 Chainz, Wiz Khalifa, PnB Rock — Gang Up (2017)
PnB Rock, Kodak Black, A Boogie — Horses (2017)
PnB Rock, Nicki Minaj, Murda Beatz — Fendi (2019)
PnB Rock — Selfish (2016)
PnB Rock, Lil Skies — I Like Girls (2019)
Ed Sheeran, PnB Rock, Chance The Rapper — Cross Me (2019)
PnB Rock, YFN Lucci — There She Go (2017)
PnB Rock, Russ — Issues (2018)
PnB Rock, XXXTENTACION — Middle Child (2019)
Above are 10 songs from late American rapper PnB Rock, who was shot dead by armed assailants in Los Angeles on Monday September 12, 2022.
GIPHY App Key not set. Please check settings