City High’s Robbie Pardlo Dead at 46: Former R&B Star Remembered by Family and Fans

Robbie Pardlo, former lead singer of the early 2000s R&B group City High, has died at the age of 46. TMZ reported that Pardlo passed away on Thursday, July 17, in Willingboro, New Jersey, surrounded by friends and family. No official cause of death has been released. A representative for Pardlo shared that memorial details will be announced soon.
Pardlo rose to fame alongside bandmates Claudette Ortiz and Ryan Toby after forming City High in 1999. The trio signed with Wyclef Jean’s Booga Basement label and released their Grammy-nominated debut album in 2001, which featured hits like “What Would You Do?” and “Caramel” with rapper Eve. The group disbanded in 2003, and Pardlo later formed another R&B band, First Take, performing with major artists like Whitney Houston and Lil Kim.
In 2010, Pardlo appeared on Intervention, candidly discussing his struggles with alcoholism following City High’s breakup and personal relationship issues. Despite public challenges, his brother Gregory Pardlo shared a touching tribute, remembering Robbie as a “sweet, goofy kid” beneath his tough persona. Pardlo is survived by his wife, Anika, and their two children.





