Fat Pat

Fat Pat was a rapper from Houston, Texas, known for his deep ties to the city's influential Screwed Up Click—a collective founded by DJ Screw that played a major role in shaping the chopped and screwed sound. Born Patrick Hawkins, Fat Pat made a name for himself in the 1990s with his charismatic flow and Southern street narratives, capturing the spirit of Houston’s underground rap scene.

His solo debut album, Ghetto Dreams, dropped in 1998 and remains a Southern classic, featuring standout tracks like "Tops Drop" and "Do You Like What You See." Tragically, Fat Pat was shot and killed in 1998 at just 27 years old, just as his music was gaining broader recognition. Despite his short career, Fat Pat left a lasting mark on Southern hip-hop, and his legacy continues to influence artists from Houston and beyond.