Fat Nick

Fat Nick
Fat Nick in April 2018
Fat Nick in April 2018
Background information
Birth nameNicholas Voutsinas
Also known as
  • Nicky Gordo
  • Mr. Young Rich & Handsome
Born (1994-09-06) September 6, 1994 (age 30)
Miami, Florida U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • Songwriter
Years active2012-present[1]
Labels
  • All But 6 Records

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]

Career

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Fat Nick (right) performing with Lil Peep in San Antonio, November 30, 2016

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

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Voutsinas 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

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Drug Promotion

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In 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

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Studio albums

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Title Details
Generation Numb[16]
Gorgeous Glizzy Gordo
  • Released: November 5, 2021
  • Label: Independent
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
Hope You're Proud
HELLO I'M VULNERABLE
  • Released: August 25, 2023
  • Label: Rostrum Records
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

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  • Roommates (2019) (w/ Shakewell)
  • Drop Out of School 2 (2020) (w/ Pouya)

Mixtapes

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  • 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

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List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"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

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  1. ^ a b Yeung, Neil. "Fat Nick - Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
  2. ^ "Information on Fat Nick's songs in ASCAP ACE database". ASCAP. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
  3. ^ a b "The Pouya & Fat Nick Interview". YouTube. No Jumper. July 27, 2015. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  4. ^ "Pouya, Fat Nick and Lil Tracy Star in First Episode of 'SoundCloud Next Wave' Documentary Series". XXL. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
  5. ^ "Stream Pouya and Fat Nick's 'Drop Out of School' Album". XXL. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
  6. ^ "All The Pictures You Need To See From Fat Nick And Lil Tracy's Intimate L.A. Show". The Fader. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
  7. ^ "FAT NICK RELEASES 'GENERATION NUMB' ALBUM". XXL. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
  8. ^ "Pouya and Fat Nick drop new project 'Drop Out of School 2'". Grungecake. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
  9. ^ "Fat Nick Delivers His Latest Album, "Gorgeous Glizzy Gordo"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
  10. ^ "Get to Know Fat Nick [Interview]". SheeshMedia. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
  11. ^ "'You have to stop one day': Miami rapper Fat Nick opens up on drug abuse and mental illness". Miami Herald. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
  12. ^ "Russ Accuses Fat Nick of Exploiting Drug Addiction for Money". XXL. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
  13. ^ "FAT NICK APOLOGIZES FOR INFLUENCING DRUG USE". XXL. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
  14. ^ "Lil Tracy Goes Off: "Fat Nick Gave Lil Peep A Hundred Percocets For His Birthday"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
  15. ^ "The Tragedy and Torment of Lil Peep". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
  16. ^ "Fat Nick Releases 'Generation Numb' Album". XXLmag. June 8, 2018. Retrieved February 24, 2023.