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.
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| Born | Payusu Njie |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2023-present |
| Member of | Ø Way[1] |
Early life
editNjie is from Atlanta, Georgia, and is of Gambian, Senegalese, and Moroccan heritage.[2] He began his modeling career in 2023 after he signed with Wilhelmina Models.[2] In 2024, he made his debut at London Fashion Week 2024 after he was selected by Mowalola Ogunlesi.[2][3] In July 2025, he later worked with Hedi Slimane.[2]
Career
editNjie's career began in 2023, after he moved in with American rapper and fellow affiliate Tezzus.[4] After moving in, he began releasing music but wouldn't find success until 2025, following the release of his track "Hedi's Bussin'".[2][5] He later gained more attention online following the release of "Havana" entering 2026 on New Year's Day.[5] 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*.[6] Two months later, on June 18, 2026, Njie released B4NTB, which serves as a prelude to his debut EP, No Turning Back.[7][8]
Musical style and artistry
editNjie's flow has been described as ambient,[5] 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".[5] 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".[3] Alexander Cole of HotNewHipHop wrote how Njie's B4NTB features some flows which are reminiscent of those of Young Thug.[7]
Reception
editNjie's music has generated positive reviews, and he's received cosigns from Playboi Carti,[2] Hedi Slimane, Chxrry,[5] Effa Fouda,[9] 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.[5]
References
edit- 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.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "PZ', THE MODEL, THE ARTIST, The Movement". Forever Posted. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- 1 2 Pierre, Alphonse (January 30, 2026). "Gabe 'Nandez Will Show Them All". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- ↑ Pierre, Alphonse (April 24, 2026). "Tezzus and diamond* Take Manhattan". Pitchfork. Condé Nast. Retrieved April 25, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "16 picks for Song of the Summer 2026". The FADER. June 10, 2026. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- ↑ Awolowo, Oba (April 27, 2026). "Tezzus / diamond*: UY SCUTI BØYZ Album Review". Pitchfork. Condé Nast. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
- 1 2 Cole, Alexander (June 19, 2026). "B4NTB — EP by Pz'". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Everything We Added to Our Playlist This Week". Hypebeast. June 19, 2026. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
- ↑ Lafontant, Olivier (February 1, 2026). "Inside Pitchfork's First-Ever Best New Music Party". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 19, 2026.