Pz'
American rapper and model
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Papayusupha Goree 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 | Papayusupha Goree Njie |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2023-present |
| Member of | Ø Way[1][2] |
Early life and modeling career
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
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
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
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]