Nicholas Voutsinas[2] (born September 6, 1994), known professionally as Fat Nick, is an American rapper from Miami, Florida.[1] Initially rising to prominence alongside American rapper Pouya[3] and their collective Buffet Boys, he is known for being a leading and important figure of the SoundCloud underground rap scene that began in 2012.[4]
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.jpg) Fat Nick in April 2018 | |
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| Birth name | Nicholas Voutsinas |
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| Born | September 6, 1994 Miami, Florida U.S. |
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| Years active | 2012-present[1] |
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Career
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In February 2017, he released a collaborative album with frequent collaborator Pouya titled Drop Out Of School.[5] In July 2017, he performed at a launch party for the documentary Next Wave alongside Lil Tracy and special guests Lil Peep and Joey Purp.[6] In June 2018, he released his album Generation Numb with appearances from Blackbear, OhGeesy, and Bexey.[7] In December 2020, Fat Nick released his collaboration album with Pouya titled Drop Out of School 2, the sequel to their 2017 album.[8] In November 2021, he released his album Gorgeous Glizzy Gordo with appearances from Maxo Kream, Shakewell, SosMula, Robb Banks, Ramirez, and Lil Jerry.[9] In August 2023, he made a shift to pop punk, with his album HELLO I'M VULNERABLE.[10]
Personal life
editVoutsinas has been open about his addiction to opiates since beginning his career in 2012,[3] and started using heavy narcotics in 2013 as a way to battle with anxiety.[11]
Controversies
editDrug Promotion
editIn September 2018, Voutsinas was accused by American rapper Russ of financially exploiting drug abuse during an interview on The Breakfast Club.[12] Fat Nick responded by apologizing to his fans on Twitter.[13] In October 2018, he was accused by Lil Tracy, a friend and frequent collaborator of the late rapper Lil Peep, of fueling the latter's drug addiction by providing him illicit substances for his 21st birthday.[14][15]
Discography
editStudio albums
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| Generation Numb[16] |
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| Gorgeous Glizzy Gordo |
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| Hope You're Proud |
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| HELLO I'M VULNERABLE |
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Extended plays
edit- Roommates (2019) (w/ Shakewell)
- Drop Out of School 2 (2020) (w/ Pouya)
Mixtapes
edit- Buffet Boys (2013)
- Tha Heart Attack (2014)
- Fat Camp (2015)
- When the Lean Runs Out (2016)
- Drop Out of School (2017) (w/ Pouya)
- All But 6 (2023) (w/ All But 6 & Pouya)
Singles
edit| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Holy Diabetes" | 2013 | Non-album singles |
| "Sacred Cellulite" | ||
| "Filet-O-Guwop" | 2014 | |
| "Too Much" | Fat Camp | |
| "Rachel Ray" (featuring Mikey the Magician) | Non-album single | |
| "Foogba" | 2015 | Fat Camp |
| "Big Timers" (w/ Eddy Baker) | Non-album singles | |
| "I Gotta" (w/ Pouya) | ||
| "TTYL" | 2016 | |
| "K.O." | When the Lean Runs Out | |
| "Nina" (w/ Pouya) | Non-album singles | |
| "Over It" | ||
| "Middle of the Mall" (w/ Pouya) | Drop Out of School | |
| "Torch" (w/ Pouya) | 2017 | |
| "PSA" (w/ Mikey the Magician) | Non-album singles | |
| "Sea Sick" (featuring Ghostemane) | ||
| "Renewed" (w/ Mikey the Magician) | ||
| "Hate on Me" (w/ Pouya) | ||
| "She Want Clout" (w/ Mikey the Magician) | 2018 | |
| "Pemex" (w/ Shakewell) | 2019 | Roommates |
| "Boofpack" (w/ Shakewell) | ||
| "New Opps" | Non-album singles | |
| "Pocketrocket" (featuring Famous Dex) | ||
| "Viernes 13" (w/ Kaktov, Dillom & Omar Varela) | ||
| "Opp Block Spinners" (w/ ABG Neal) | ||
| "Miami Party" (w/ IAmChino) | 2020 | |
| "Fila" (w/ Big Soto & Happy Colors) | ||
| "Static" (w/ Pouya) | Drop Out of School 2 | |
| "Risk Taker" | 2021 | Gorgeous Glizzy Gordo |
| "Strap in the Club" | Non-album single | |
| "Still Outside" | Gorgeous Glizzy Gordo | |
| "Park It" (w/ Lil Jerry) | ||
| "Seven Figure Habits" (w/ Pouya) | 2022 | Non-album single |
| "On The Weekends I Feel Like Drake" | Hope You're Proud | |
| "Mom... It's Not a Phase" (w/ Kxllswxtch) | ||
| "I'm Close Behind" (w/ Mikey the Magician) | ||
| "Elevate" (w/ All But 6 & Lu) | All But 6 | |
| "7th Grade" (w/ South Strip) | Non-album single | |
| "Songs on the Radio" | 2023 | Hello I'm Vulnerable |
| "Wishful Thinking" (w/ Kxllswxtch) | ||
| "Love Bumps" (w/ Pouya) | ||
| "Home Sick" |
References
edit- ^ a b Yeung, Neil. "Fat Nick - Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
- ^ "Information on Fat Nick's songs in ASCAP ACE database". ASCAP. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
- ^ a b "The Pouya & Fat Nick Interview". YouTube. No Jumper. July 27, 2015. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ "Pouya, Fat Nick and Lil Tracy Star in First Episode of 'SoundCloud Next Wave' Documentary Series". XXL. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
- ^ "Stream Pouya and Fat Nick's 'Drop Out of School' Album". XXL. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
- ^ "All The Pictures You Need To See From Fat Nick And Lil Tracy's Intimate L.A. Show". The Fader. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
- ^ "FAT NICK RELEASES 'GENERATION NUMB' ALBUM". XXL. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
- ^ "Pouya and Fat Nick drop new project 'Drop Out of School 2'". Grungecake. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
- ^ "Fat Nick Delivers His Latest Album, "Gorgeous Glizzy Gordo"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
- ^ "Get to Know Fat Nick [Interview]". SheeshMedia. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ^ "'You have to stop one day': Miami rapper Fat Nick opens up on drug abuse and mental illness". Miami Herald. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
- ^ "Russ Accuses Fat Nick of Exploiting Drug Addiction for Money". XXL. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
- ^ "FAT NICK APOLOGIZES FOR INFLUENCING DRUG USE". XXL. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
- ^ "Lil Tracy Goes Off: "Fat Nick Gave Lil Peep A Hundred Percocets For His Birthday"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
- ^ "The Tragedy and Torment of Lil Peep". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
- ^ "Fat Nick Releases 'Generation Numb' Album". XXLmag. June 8, 2018. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
