PnB Rock
Rakim Hasheem Allen (December 9, 1991 – September 12, 2022), better known by his stage name PnB Rock, was an American rapper and singer. He gained a large following in 2016 with his song "Selfish", which peaked at number 51 on the US Billboard Hot 100, as well as his feature on the song "Cross Me" by Ed Sheeran, alongside Chance the Rapper. He also provided uncredited vocals on XXXTentacion's hit single "Changes", which reached the top 20 on the same chart.
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| Birth name | Rakim Hasheem Allen |
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| Born | December 9, 1991 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | September 12, 2022 (aged 30) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2014–2022 |
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| Children | 2 |
| Website | pnbrockofficial |
He released two studio albums, Catch These Vibes (2017) and TrapStar Turnt PopStar (2019), the latter of which reached the top five on the Billboard 200 chart. PnB Rock was chosen as part of the 2017 XXL Freshman Class.
On September 12, 2022, PnB Rock was shot and killed at Roscoe's House of Chicken 'N Waffles during a robbery in Los Angeles.