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International Business Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- 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
- Entertainment
- 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.
Black America Web
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
'City High' Singer Robbie Pardlo Passes Away at 46
Source: Ethan Miller / Getty We are sad to report that Robbie Pardlo, a former member of the R&B trio City High, has passed away at the age of 46. A rep for the singer confirmed to TMZ that he passed away on July 17, surrounded by family and close friends in Willingboro, NJ. A cause of death has not been determined. Robbie Pardlo was more than just a talented vocalist; he was a compassionate soul whose music touched millions. Before his rise to fame with City High, Robbie lent his voice to Whitney Houston's 1999 hit 'My Love Is Your Love,' a track that achieved double platinum status and remains a fan favorite. Forming City High with Claudette Ortiz and Ryan Toby in the late 1990s, the group gained widespread recognition with their debut single, 'What Would You Do?' The thought-provoking anthem peaked in the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a Grammy nomination. Their self-titled debut album, released in 2001, featured additional hits like 'Caramel' and 'City High Anthem.' Despite their success, the group disbanded shortly after, leaving behind a lasting impact on R&B and hip-hop fans. Robbie's life after City High was marked by personal challenges. During the group's peak, he faced emotional turmoil stemming from a relationship with bandmate Claudette Ortiz, who later married their fellow member Ryan Toby. This heartbreak contributed to Robbie's battle with alcoholism, a struggle he openly shared during his appearance on A&E's reality series Intervention in 2010. The show highlighted his journey from the depths of his addiction to his eventual recovery. Survivors include his mother, Marion, brother Gregory, wife Anika, and children Lyric & Chord-Andrew. Funeral arrangements are pending. RELATED: Rest In Power: Notable Black Folks Who We've Lost In 2025 SEE ALSO 'City High' Singer Robbie Pardlo Passes Away at 46 was originally published on
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Daily Record
Dog reunited with relieved owners after going missing and spending night on Conic Hill
Caramel, the six-year-old Cocker Spaniel, was reunited with his relieved owners after he vanished near the summit of Conic Hill and spent a night on the hillside. An adventurous pet dog has been reunited with his owners after going missing and spending the night on a Scots hillside. Caramel, the six-year-old Cocker Spaniel, went missing near the summit of Conic Hill, near Loch Lomond, on Thursday afternoon. His distraught owners, French tourists Virginie Sibylle and Stéphane Tronche, issued a desperate plea for anyone in the area to look out for him. Fearing the worst, the couple, from Angers, north western France, urged anyone who saw Caramel to get in touch. However, almost 24-hours after going missing, the intrepid dog was finally found and reunited with Virginie and Stéphane. Despite surviving in the wild for a night, the couple said that he remained fit and healthy. They said: 'He's perfectly well. He smells like fish, that's it!' Caramel's whereabouts during the almost 24-hours he was missing remains a mystery, but the couple were relieved the ordeal was over. They had been worried that their holiday in nearby Balmaha was due to come to an end on Saturday, July 26, and they had held hopes of finding him before then. Issuing an appeal to walkers in the area, they said: 'He's easily recognisable as he's missing hair on his back so you can see his back skin.' He was then spotted by walkers and Virginie and Stéphane 'walked back and forth" until they saw him. The delighted couple said: 'A huge thanks to all of the community and special thanks to Rosie and Millow.' They also thanked the Facebook groups who had shared their appeal Caramel had been exploring the local area in the days prior to going missing, including a boat trip on the Steamship Sir Walter Scott across Loch Katrine.
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Daily Record
French tourists issue desperate plea to find beloved dog missing on Conic Hill
A French couple are desperately hoping to find their beloved Cocker Spaniel that went missing near the summit of Conic Hill on Thursday. A French couple on holiday in Scotland have issued a desperate plea to try and trace their beloved pet dog which went missing on one of the country's most famous hillsides. They had been scaling Conic Hill, near Loch Lomond, on Thursday, July 17 with their beloved Cocker Spaniel. Owners Virginie Sibylle and Stéphane Tronche are now urgently looking to trace six-year-old Caramel. The pet pooch was last seen near the summit of the hill at around 4pm that day. The couple, from Angers, north western France, were enjoying a holiday in nearby Balmaha and will remain in the country until Saturday, July 26. Issuing an appeal to walkers in the area, they said: 'He's easily recognisable as he's missing hair on his back so you can see his black skin.' Caramel had been exploring the local area in the days prior to going missing, including a boat trip on the Steamship Sir Walter Scott across Loch Katrine. They're now urging any walkers in the Conic Hill area who think they may have spotted Caramel to get in touch. Anyone who thinks they've seen the dog are asked to contact the couple on WhatsApp on either 0033667102884 or 0033620464620.
