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Pz'
Pz' in 2026
Pz' in 2026
Background information
Also known as
  • Papa Njie
  • P3ezy
Born
Payusu Njie
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active2023-present
Member ofØ Way[1][2]

Payasu Njie, known professionally as Pz' is an American recording artist and fashion model from Atlanta, Georgia. He's known for his affiliation with the collectives Ø Way and YVL.

Early life and modeling career

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Njie is from Atlanta, Georgia, and is of Gambian, Senegalese, and Moroccan heritage.[3] He began his modeling career in 2023 after he signed with Wilhelmina Models.[3] In 2024, he made his debut at London Fashion Week 2024 after he was selected by Mowalola Ogunlesi.[3][4] In July 2025, he later worked with Hedi Slimane.[3] In June 2025, Njie made his runway appearance for Louis Vuitton at Paris Fashion Week, it was hosted by Pharrell Williams.[2]

Career

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Njie's career began in 2023, after he moved in with American rapper and fellow affiliate Tezzus.[5] After moving in, he began releasing music but wouldn't find success until 2025, following the release of his track "Hedi's Bussin'".[3][6] He later gained more attention online following the release of "Havana" entering 2026 on New Year's Day.[6] On April 17, 2026, Njie was featured on Tezzus & Diamond's collaborative mixtape, UY Scuti Bøyz, where he was featured on the track "Head Øver Heels", with Diamond*.[7] Two months later, on June 18, 2026, Njie released B4NTB, which serves as a prelude to his debut EP, No Turning Back.[8][9] On June 20, he released No Turning Back.[10] On July 8, 2026, Njie was featured on Diamond*'s surprise released mixtape, Bling Slime Vøl 1, where he appeared on the track "HEDIS N PELLES".[11] On July 10, 2026, it was announced that Njie would be opening for Yeat during his Love/Lyfe tour in support of his sixth studio album, ADL.[12]

Musical style and artistry

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Njie's flow has been described as ambient,[6] chill, and laid-back, with Vivian Medithi of The Fader labeling his flows as delicate and intricate.[1] Medithi also labeled how poised Njie can be across "woozy instrumentals".[6] Alphonse Pierre of Pitchfork labeled how Njie shares similar aspects to that of A$ap Rocky, both musically, and in modeling. He labeled him as the "obvious heir of the model rap crown".[4] Alexander Cole of HotNewHipHop wrote how Njie's B4NTB features some flows which are reminiscent of those of Young Thug.[8]

Reception

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Njie's music has generated positive reviews, and he's received cosigns from Playboi Carti,[3][13] Hedi Slimane, Chxrry,[6] Effa Fouda,[14] and Kuru, who even labeled Njie's song "Havana", as his song of the summer, with Vivian Medithi of The Fader feeling the same way.[6] Pz's project, No Turning Back, was rated a 7.6 out of 10 by Pitchfork, with writer Dylan Green writing how polished and assured the project is.[15]

References

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  1. 1 2 Medithi, Vivian (January 9, 2026). "Meet ØWay, the Atlanta rap collective behind 2026's first viral cypher". The Fader. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  2. 1 2 Johri, Antonio; Rivera, Mariah (July 29, 2026). "Meet ØWAY: The Young Thug-Affiliated Collective Taking Over Atlanta's Underground". Complex. Retrieved July 29, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "PZ', THE MODEL, THE ARTIST, The Movement". Forever Posted. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
  4. 1 2 Pierre, Alphonse (January 30, 2026). "Gabe 'Nandez Will Show Them All". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
  5. ↑ Pierre, Alphonse (April 24, 2026). "Tezzus and diamond* Take Manhattan". Pitchfork. Condé Nast. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "16 picks for Song of the Summer 2026". The FADER. June 10, 2026. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
  7. ↑ Awolowo, Oba (April 27, 2026). "Tezzus / diamond*: UY SCUTI BØYZ Album Review". Pitchfork. Condé Nast. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  8. 1 2 Cole, Alexander (June 19, 2026). "B4NTB — EP by Pz'". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Everything We Added to Our Playlist This Week". Hypebeast. June 19, 2026. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
  10. ↑ Cole, Alexander (June 22, 2026). "No Turning Back - EP by Pz'". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 22, 2026.
  11. ↑ Suskind, Alex (July 8, 2026). "Listen to Diamond's Surprise Mixtape Featuring Young Thug and PZ". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 9, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ↑ Rebuli, Stefano (July 10, 2026). "Yeat Reschedules Montreal and Toronto Concerts, Adds PZ' and Zukenee as Openers". Billboard. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
  13. ↑ Sanfiorenzo, Dimas; Rose, Jordan; Barlas, Jon; Johri, Antonio; Nagaiah, Aani (July 7, 2026). "The Best Rap Albums of 2026 So Far". Complex Networks. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
  14. ↑ Lafontant, Olivier (February 1, 2026). "Inside Pitchfork's First-Ever Best New Music Party". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
  15. ↑ Green, Dylan (July 3, 2026). "Pz': No Turning Back". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
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