Rakim Allen, known professionally as PnB Rock, is an American rapper, singer, composer and actor from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his 2015 single "Fleek" and 2016 single "Selfish", which has peaked at number 51 on the US Billboard Hot 100. He is also known for his double studio album, Trapstar Turnt Popstar, which was released in 2019. In 2017, Allen was chosen as part of the XXL Freshman Class.
Birth name: | Rakim Allen |
Also known as: | PnB |
Born: | December 09, 1991, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Genres: | Hip hop, trap, R&B, pop |
Occupation(s): | Singer, rapper, composer, actor |
Instruments: | Vocals |
Years active: | 2011–present |
Labels: | Atlantic, EMPIRE, New Lane Entertainment |
Associated acts: | A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Fetty Wap, Kodak Black, Wiz Khalifa, Lil Yachty, Sonny Digital, Roy Woods, XXXTentacion, Trippie Redd, YFN Lucci |
Website: | PnB Rock's Official site |
Twitter: | PnB Rock's Twitter profile |
About PnB Rock
Rapper who became known for his 2016 single "Selfish." In 2017, he released his second mixtape album titled GTTM: Goin Thru the Motions, which debuted at #28 on the Billboard 200. Subsequently, he released the soundtrack of The Fate of the Furious with artists such as Young Thug and 2 Chainz.
Before Fame
He dropped out of high school to focus on music.
Achievement
He put out a series of mixtapes called RnB, RnB2, and RnB3.
Family Life
His real name is Rakim Hasheem Allen; he was one of four brothers. His father was murdered when he was three years old. He has a daughter named Milan who was born when he was 21.
Associations
He and Fetty Wap collaborated on a single together called "Jealous" which was featured on PnB Rock's third mixtape, RnB3.
Information related to PnB Rock
- Rappers from Philadelphia
- African-American male singers
- East Coast hip hop musicians
- American hip hop singers