Who is PGF Nuk?
PGF Nuk is an up-and-coming American rapper and songwriter best known for his hit single, “Waddup”. He has since made a name for himself within the rap industry through his electric rap songs and beats. He makes Chicago drill music, which is associated with the gritty side of the Chicago projects. His music emulates the reality of the “ruff and rugged” street life in Chi-land.
| Full Name | PGF Nuk |
| Age | 23 years old |
| Birthday | October 15, 2001 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Home State | Chicago, Illinois |
| Occupation | Rapper and songwriter |
| Girlfriend | Single |
| Net Worth | $2 million (estimate) |
Trivia
It seems like Chicago is the hub for new artists in the United States. From producing rap giants such as Chief Keef, Kanye West, G Herbo, and Lil Durk in the 2000s & 2010s to more recent acts like the late King Von and Calboy, Chi-land is never short of talent, and Nuk is the latest product of this artistic abundance. PGF Nuk started rapping when he was 17 and posted his first music videos on YouTube in 2019, a testimony to his incredible ability with the microphone.
Debuting his breakout single on October 26, 2021, Nuk became the town’s talk after dropping ‘Waddup,’ produced by Fatman Beatzz. The song quickly caught the ears of many Chicago natives, some even claiming that it could rank up there with songs like ‘Faneto’ as a hood classic, and eventually, the whole of the United States was jamming to the addictive rap song.
Soon after its release, he did a remix of the song featuring his cousin, Polo G, and it became the lead song to his debut studio album, “Switch Music.” The Making of “Waddup”. The “Waddup” remix currently has over 59 million plays on Spotify whereas the original has over 12 million on the same platform. astonishing numbers for someone considered as an “underground artist”.
Surprisingly, his breakout single started as a freestyle, which featured Nuk rapping to a beat while making bacon while his girlfriend, unbeknownst to him, recorded him. The song was later released alongside a music video, and the rest is history. He has since released several bangers, which he uploads on platforms such as Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Apple Music, and Deezer. Some of his most famous songs include; ‘Savage Sh*t’, ‘ASMR’, ‘Hot Summer (feat. G Herbo)’, ‘It’s Nuk’, ‘Glock with a Switch’, and ‘Switches’.
Rise To Fame
Making a claim for the ‘new face of Chicago rap’, Nuk’s rise to fame has been remarkable over the past year. He currently has an impressive social media following exceeding a hundred thousand, with over 339,000 followers on Instagram and over 491,000 subscribers on YouTube.
Nuk also dominates music streaming platforms and has over 387,000 monthly listeners and over 311,000 followers on Spotify, where he uploads the audio tracks of his songs. Most of his fans hail from Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, and Houston.
Personal Life
Born on October 15, 2001, in Street & Paulina, Chicago, Illinois, PGF Nuk is currently 25 years old. Polo G is actually his biological cousin, and the two have a quite uncanny resemblance. His moniker, ‘PGF’ stands for ‘Psycho Gang Family’, which is a name adopted by his crew after the demise of their friend “Psycho”.
What has PGF Nuk Been Upto?
As is expected of any upcoming rapper, PGF has been building up his discography and making loyal fans out of his listeners. He released two tracks in 2024, namely ‘ASMR’ and ‘Baby Death’, but he has since remained quiet in 2025 so far.
This could also be because he is currently in custody and is awaiting release. He was charged with committing two violent carjackings and was arrested in July 2024. As some charges were dropped, it is expected he will be out of prison earlier than expected—some good news for his loyal fans.
Frequently Asked Questions About PGF Nuk
Nuk is 24 years old as of 2025. He was born in 2001.
Nuk is from Street & Paulina, Chicago, Illinois, and is a proud American national.
‘PGF’ stands for ‘Psycho Gang Family‘, a tribute to PGF Nuk’s deceased friend, Psycho.
Yes, Polo G and PGF Nuk are actually biological cousins, as revealed by the two in various
PGF Nuk’s real name is Virgil Gibson.
