Fat Tony

Fat Tony is the Houston-born, Los Angeles-based rap alias of Anthony Lawson Jude Obiawunaotu, a sharp-tongued MC and producer known for his genre-blurring style and sly wit. Emerging from Houston’s underground rap scene in the late 2000s, he mixes hip-hop with punk energy and experimental flourishes, often tackling themes of Black identity, hustle culture, and societal absurdities with a mix of humor and incisive commentary. His work—like the cheekily titled 2023 album *I Will Make a Baby in This Damn Economy*—balances playful bravado and vulnerability, nodding to his DIY roots while embracing polished, off-kilter production.

A collaborator at heart, Tony’s recent tracks like *BKNY (Remix - Redux)* and *Smart Ass Black Boy (Redux)* highlight his knack for linking up with left-field talents (Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire, Melo-X) and reworking his own gems. Whether he’s dropping tongue-in-cheek bangers or introspective bars about survival in late capitalism, Fat Tony’s music stays rooted in Houston’s chopped-and-screwed legacy while pushing rap’s boundaries forward—one sly punchline and rubbery beat at a time.

Genres

Houston Rap

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Fat Tony

Single - Released November 1, 2024