Philly singer, rapper, and songwriter Rakim Hasheem Allen, who operated under the moniker PnB Rock, broke through in 2015 with the single "Jealous" featuring Fetty Wap. Deftly combining elements of hip-hop, R&B, trap, and, pop, PnB issued his debut album, Catch These Vibes, in 2017, followed in 2019 by the star-studded TrapStar Turnt PopStar, which debuted at number four on the Billboard 200. He remained prolific until his death in September 2022.
Rakim "PnB Rock" Allen got his moniker from Pastorius and Baynton Streets in his hometown of Philadelphia. He debuted in 2014 with...