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Daily Mail
a day ago
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- Daily Mail
Robbie Pardlo dead at 46: Grammy-nominated City High member passes away in New Jersey
Robbie Pardlo - who was a member of the chart-topping R&B/Hip-Hop group City High - has passed away at 46. The talented musician passed away on Thursday, July 17 while surrounded by friends and family in Willingboro, New Jersey. No cause of death has been revealed as of yet for the lead singer of the Grammy Award-nominated group as TMZ was the first to report the news. has reached out to representatives for Pardlo and has yet to hear back. Pardlo's grieving family intends on planning the singer's memorial service and tribute events in the upcoming days and will announce the details to the public soon. He was in the group from 1999 to 2003 alongside members Claudette Ortiz and Ryan Toby. Their biggest hit came in 2001 as they released the single What Would You Do? which was produced by Fugees member Wyclef Jean. The song - which served as a motivational anthem for single parents dealing with poverty - shot up the charts and even hit the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 charts at the time. It led to the group being nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group at the 44th Annual Grammy Award. The group actually began with Pardlo signing as a solo artist before they added on his high school friend Toby. In order to break away from similar male duo acts, the two decided on adding on another high school classmate in Ortiz. The personal dynamic between the City High members was also very interesting as Pardlo dated Ortiz throughout their high school years. However, Ortiz went on to date his friend and fellow bandmate Toby then the two went on to marry in 2004 before ultimately divorcing in 2007. The trio went on to release their only full-length album - the self-titled City High - in May 2021. It was generally well-received among music critics and reached No. 34 on the Billboard 200 at the time. They also released a single titled Caramel with rapper Eve which reached the top 20 of the Billboard 200. However, despite early success the group disbanded shortly after with the act ultimately calling it quits in 2003. After his work with City High, Pardlo did find success as he was a member of R&B quartet First Take who collaborated with massive stars including Whitney Houston and Lil Kim. Robbie was later featured in an episode of A&E series Intervention which aired in January 2010. On the episode of the documentary series, he was open about his depression after the group had disbanded which led to him becoming an alcoholic. The talented singer is survived by his wife, Anika Pardlo and their two children, Lyric and Chord-Andrew Pardlo.
International Business Times
3 days ago
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- International Business Times
Robbie Pardlo, Grammy Award-nominated R&B Singer, Dies at 46
July 19, 2025 14:48 +08 Robbie Pardlo Instagram/Robbie Pardlo Robbie Pardlo, former lead singer of the Grammy-nominated R&B trio City High, has died at 46, a representative confirmed to TMZ. He passed away on Thursday (July 17) in Willingboro, New Jersey, surrounded by loved ones. The exact cause of death remains undetermined. The family is currently grieving. His loved ones will announce memorial service details soon. The R&B Singer made it big with his City High groupmates -- Ryan Toby and Claudette Ortiz -- with their single What Would You Do?, produced by Wyclef Jean in 2001. The musical project was a breakout success for the trio and became a favourite song of the struggling single parents. It climbed the Billboard Hot 100's top 10 list in 2001 and earned them a Grammy nomination for the Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group at the 44th annual award ceremony in 2002. The follow-up hit Caramel featuring Eve climbed into the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100. City High disbanded in 2003, and Robbie obtained more motion as a member of the R&B quartet, First Take. He collaborated with megastars such as Lil' Kim and Whitney Houston. The New Jersey native was survived by his wife, Anika Pardlo, and their two children, Lyric and Chord-Andrew Pardlo. He also left behind his mother, Marion Pardlo; his brother, Gregory Pardlo, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and professor; and his aunt, Cynthia Boyer. He will also be missed by his beloved German Shepherd, Lieutenant Commander Geordi LA Forge. Robbie Pardlo Instagram/Robbie Pardlo Fans' Reactions Robbie Pardlo's sudden passing has deeply affected the music industry and his fans. Many took to X (formerly Twitter) to pay tribute. Here are a few responses: Aww man. RIP Robbie Pardlo of hip-hop group City High. This group was a breath of fresh air, hearing and growing up. Their content was high quality. I loved City High. I bought their CD when it came out and still have it. Sad to hear that Robbie Pardlo passed away. Rest in eternal peace, Robbie. Is Too Short. R.I.P Robbie Pardlo. Prayers And Condolences Go Out To His Family, Friends, and Fans. I Grew Up Listening To City High. It's with a heavy heart that I share the passing of Robbie Pardlo, singer and former member of the R&B trio City High damn,sleep well Robbie Pardlo sleep well, they were definitely a vibe & still are. Lmaaooo why was "what you do" by City High one of my favorite songs at 9 literally bar for bar smh RIP Robbie Pardlo
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Robbie Pardlo dead: Grammy-award nominated singer dies aged 46 as friends pay tribute
Robbie Pardlo, lead singer of the early 2000s RandB trio City High, has sadly died at age 46, his family has confirmed. Pardlo's cause of death has not been released The lead vocalist of early noughties R&B trio City High, has tragically passed away at the age of 46. Robbie Pardlo died on Thursday, July 17, surrounded by his loved ones at his residence in Willingboro, New Jersey, as reported by TMZ. The cause of death has yet to be disclosed. Pardlo shot to fame alongside Claudette Ortiz and Ryan Toby as part of City High, renowned for their 2001 chart-topping single What Would You Do? Produced by Wyclef Jean, the track became a rallying cry for struggling single parents and soared into the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100. City High's meteoric rise to success earned them a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards. The band called it quits in 2003, but their music continued to resonate. Plans for a memorial and tribute to Pardlo are currently being arranged by his family, with further details expected to be released shortly. From 1999 to 2003, Pardlo was a key member of City High, performing alongside Claudette Ortiz and Ryan Toby. Their breakout hit, What Would You Do?, released in 2001 and produced by Wyclef Jean, became a nationwide anthem highlighting poverty and the struggles faced by single parents. City High initially formed when Pardlo signed as a solo artist, but later brought on board his schoolmate Toby. In an effort to distinguish themselves from other male duos, they included Ortiz, another classmate, forming the trio that fans grew to love, reports the Mirror US. In May 2001, City High released their only full-length album, City High, which reached No. 34 on the Billboard 200 and received high praise from music critics. The group also notched up another chart success with Caramel, a team-up with rapper Eve, which climbed into the Billboard Hot 100's top 20. Despite the band's meteoric ascent, City High split in 2003, leaving behind a short-lived but enduring impact on the early 2000s R&B landscape. Pardlo's vocals and the trio's narrative style struck a chord with fans well beyond their dissolution. Supporters flocked to X, previously Twitter, to honour the deceased rapper. One admirer posted, "It's with a heavy heart that I share the passing of Robbie Pardlo, singer and former member of the R&B trio City High. "Try to work in a industry that has really safe odds of longevity in life kids. RIP," another commented. A third contributed, "City High and LFO was my first concert. I got to run into City High after the show and talk to them for a few. Gonna hit play on Caramel in honor. "Aww man RIP Robbie Pardlo of Hip Hop group City High. This group was a breath of fresh air hearing growing up and their content was high quality," someone else posted.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Iconic 00s City High star Robbie Pardlo dies aged 46 following career with Grammy-nominated group
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHART-topping R&B and Hip-Hop artist Robbie Pardlo has died, aged 46. The lead singer of the Grammy-nominated band City High passed away on Thursday surrounded by friends and family in Willingbro, New Jersey. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 The iconic singer (R) was part of City High Credit: Getty 3 R&B and Hip-Hop singer Robbie Pardlo has died, aged 46 Credit: Instagram 3 Pardlo (R) was one third of the Grammy-nominated group Credit: NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via His cause of death has not yet been revealed, TMZ reported. Pardlo's devastated family members are planning the late singer's upcoming memorial service and tribute events. More details regarding the events will be revealed in the near future. The musician was lead singer of the R&B and Hip-Hop group from 1999 to 2003. And he worked alongside Claudette Ortiz and Ryan Toby in the beloved trio. Their biggest hit came in 2001 with the release of What Would You Do? which was produced Wyclef Jean from Fugees. The popular song quickly became a motivational anthem for single parents dealing with poverty. It skyrocketed up the charts and even reached top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 at the time. And the success of the single led to the group being nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards. The group also had follow-up hit, Caramel, with Eve - which reached the top 20 of the Billboard 200. Country music star, 24, dies in tragic accident after falling off back of pickup truck when it was suddenly started The group began with Pardlo signing as a solo artist - before his high school pal Toby joined the act. And they added Ortiz to their roster to break away from similar male duo acts. The trio released their only full-length self-titled album in May 2001. It peaked at number 34 on the Billboard 200 at the time and was well-received by critics and fans alike. Despite early success the group disbanded shortly after in 2003. After his work with City High, Pardlo found success joining R&B quartet First Take. The group collaborated with stars such as Whitney Houston and Lil Kim. The late singer is survived by his wife, Anika Pardlo and their two children, Lyric and Chord-Andrew Pardlo. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Iconic 00s City High star Robbie Pardlo dies aged 46 following career with Grammy-nominated group
CHART-topping R&B and Hip-Hop artist Robbie Pardlo has died, aged 46. The lead singer of the Grammy-nominated band City High passed away on Thursday surrounded by friends and family in Willingbro, New Jersey . Advertisement 3 The iconic singer (R) was part of City High Credit: Getty 3 R&B and Hip-Hop singer Robbie Pardlo has died, aged 46 Credit: Instagram 3 Pardlo (R) was one third of the Grammy-nominated group Credit: NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via His cause of death has not yet been revealed, Pardlo's devastated family members are planning the late singer's upcoming More details regarding the events will be revealed in the near future . The Advertisement read more celebrity news And he worked alongside Claudette Ortiz and Ryan Toby in the Their biggest hit came in 2001 with the release of What Would You Do? which was produced Wyclef Jean from Fugees. The It skyrocketed up the Advertisement Most read in Celebrity And the success of the single led to the group being nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards. The group also had follow-up hit, Caramel, with Eve - which reached the top 20 of the Billboard 200. Country music star, 24, dies in tragic accident after falling off back of pickup truck when it was suddenly started The group began with Pardlo signing as a solo artist - before his high school pal Toby joined the act. And they added Ortiz to their roster to break away from similar male duo acts. Advertisement The trio released their only full-length self-titled album in May 2001. It peaked at number 34 on the Billboard 200 at the time and was well-received by critics and fans alike. Despite early success the group disbanded shortly after in 2003. After his work with City High, Pardlo found success joining R&B quartet First Take. Advertisement The group collaborated with stars such as Whitney Houston and Lil Kim. The late singer is survived by his wife, Anika Pardlo and their two children, Lyric and Chord-Andrew Pardlo. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at Advertisement
