Fat Nick
{{Short description|American rapper (born 1994)}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Fat Nick
| image = Fat Nick (cropped).jpg
| alias = {{hlist|Nicky Gordo|Mr. Young Rich & Handsome}}
| image_size =
| caption = Fat Nick in April 2018
| birth_name = Nicholas Voutsinas
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1994|9|6}}
| birth_place = Miami, Florida, U.S.
| genre = {{hlist|Hip hop|trap|SoundCloud rap|pop punk}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|songwriter}}
| label = {{flatlist|
- All But 6
}}
}}
Nicholas Voutsinas{{Cite web|url=https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/writer/389234426/VOUTSINAS%20NICHOLAS%20|title=Information on Fat Nick's songs in ASCAP ACE database|website=ASCAP|access-date=2022-11-07}} (born September 6, 1994), known professionally as Fat Nick, is an American rapper from Miami, Florida.{{cite web|last= Yeung |first=Neil|title=Fat Nick - Biography|work=Allmusic|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=mn0003577790|pure_url=yes}}|access-date=2022-11-07}} Initially rising to prominence alongside American rapper Pouya{{cite web|title=The Pouya & Fat Nick Interview|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HW7idhTOaIY|date=July 27, 2015|access-date=November 8, 2022|publisher=No Jumper|website=YouTube}} 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.{{Cite web|title=Pouya, Fat Nick and Lil Tracy Star in First Episode of 'SoundCloud Next Wave' Documentary Series|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/pouya-fat-nick-lil-tracy-episode-soundcloud-next-wave-documentary/|access-date=2022-11-07|website=XXL|language=en}}
Career
File:Lil Peep & Fat Nick, Texas, November 2016.jpg in San Antonio, November 30, 2016]]
In February 2017, he released a collaborative album with frequent collaborator Pouya titled Drop Out Of School.{{Cite web|title=Stream Pouya and Fat Nick's 'Drop Out of School' Album|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/pouya-fat-nick-drop-out-of-school/|access-date=2022-11-07|website=XXL|language=en}} 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.{{Cite web|title=All The Pictures You Need To See From Fat Nick And Lil Tracy's Intimate L.A. Show
|url=https://www.thefader.com/2017/07/24/soundcloud-next-wave-party-pics|access-date=2022-11-07|website=The Fader|language=en}} In June 2018, he released his album Generation Numb with appearances from Blackbear, OhGeesy, and Bexey.{{Cite web|title=FAT NICK RELEASES 'GENERATION NUMB' ALBUM|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/fat-nick-generation-numb-album/|access-date=2022-11-07|website=XXL|language=en}} In December 2020, Fat Nick released his collaboration album with
Pouya titled Drop Out of School 2, the sequel to their 2017 album.{{cite web |title=Pouya and Fat Nick drop new project 'Drop Out of School 2' |url=https://grungecake.com/pouya-fat-nick-drop-out-of-school-2/articles/73955 |access-date=June 22, 2022 |publisher=Grungecake}} In November 2021, he released his album Gorgeous Glizzy Gordo with appearances from Maxo Kream, Shakewell, SosMula, Robb Banks, Ramirez, and Lil Jerry.{{Cite web|title=Fat Nick Delivers His Latest Album, "Gorgeous Glizzy Gordo"
|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/365496-fat-nick-delivers-his-latest-album-gorgeous-glizzy-gordo-new-mixtape|access-date=2022-11-07|website=HotNewHipHop|language=en}}
In August 2023, he made a shift to pop punk, with his album HELLO I'M VULNERABLE.{{Cite web|title=Get to Know Fat Nick [Interview]
|url=https://www.sheeshmedia.com/articles/get-to-know-fat-nick|access-date=2023-10-23|website=SheeshMedia|language=en}}
Personal life
Voutsinas has been open about his addiction to opiates since beginning his career in 2012, and started using heavy narcotics in 2013 as a way to battle with anxiety.{{Cite web|title='You have to stop one day': Miami rapper Fat Nick opens up on drug abuse and mental illness
|url=https://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/music-news-reviews/article255097927.html|access-date=2022-11-07|website=Miami Herald|language=en}}
=Controversies=
==Drug promotion==
In September 2018, Voutsinas was accused by American rapper Russ of financially exploiting drug abuse during an interview on The Breakfast Club.{{Cite web|title=Russ Accuses Fat Nick of Exploiting Drug Addiction for Money|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/russ-accuses-fat-nick-of-exploiting-drug-addiction-for-money/|access-date=2022-11-07|website=XXL|language=en}} Fat Nick responded by apologizing to his fans on Twitter.{{Cite web|title=FAT NICK APOLOGIZES FOR INFLUENCING DRUG USE
|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/fat-nick-apologizes-for-influencing-drug-use/|access-date=2022-11-07|website=XXL|language=en}} 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.{{Cite web|title=Lil Tracy Goes Off: "Fat Nick Gave Lil Peep A Hundred Percocets For His Birthday"
|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/155150-lil-tracy-goes-off-fat-nick-gave-lil-peep-a-hundred-percocets-for-his-birthday-news|access-date=2022-11-07|website=HotNewHipHop|language=en}}{{Cite magazine|title=The Tragedy and Torment of Lil Peep
|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/lil-peep-tragedy-torment-804686/|access-date=2022-11-07|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en}}
Discography
= Studio albums =
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| scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:13em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:16em;"| Details |
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| scope="row"| Generation Numb{{Cite web|date=June 8, 2018|title=Fat Nick Releases 'Generation Numb' Album|url=https://www.xxlmag.com/fat-nick-generation-numb-album/|access-date=February 24, 2023|website=XXLmag|language=en}}
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| scope="row"| Gorgeous Glizzy Gordo
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| scope="row"| Hope You're Proud
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| scope="row"| HELLO I'M VULNERABLE
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= Extended plays =
- Roommates (2019) (w/ Shakewell)
- Drop Out of School 2 (2020) (w/ Pouya)
= Mixtapes =
= Singles =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name !scope="col"|Title !scope="col"|Year !scope="col"|Album |
| scope="row"|"Holy Diabetes"
|rowspan="2"|2013 |rowspan="3"{{N/A|Non-album singles}} |
|---|
| scope="row"|"Sacred Cellulite" |
| scope="row"|"Filet-O-Guwop"
|rowspan="3"|2014 |
| scope="row"|"Too Much"
|Fat Camp |
| scope="row"|"Rachel Ray" (featuring Mikey the Magician)
|{{N/A|Non-album single}} |
| scope="row"|"Foogba"
|rowspan="3"|2015 |Fat Camp |
| scope="row"|"Big Timers" (w/ Eddy Baker)
|rowspan="3"{{N/A|Non-album singles}} |
| scope="row"|"I Gotta" (w/ Pouya) |
| scope="row"|"TTYL"
|rowspan="5"|2016 |
| scope="row"|"K.O."
|When the Lean Runs Out |
| scope="row"|"Nina" (w/ Pouya)
|rowspan="2"{{N/A|Non-album singles}} |
| scope="row"|"Over It" |
| scope="row"|"Middle of the Mall" (w/ Pouya)
|rowspan="2"|Drop Out of School |
| scope="row"|"Torch" (w/ Pouya)
|rowspan="5"|2017 |
| scope="row"|"PSA" (w/ Mikey the Magician)
|rowspan="5"{{N/A|Non-album singles}} |
| scope="row"|"Sea Sick" (featuring Ghostemane) |
| scope="row"|"Renewed" (w/ Mikey the Magician) |
| scope="row"|"Hate on Me" (w/ Pouya) |
| scope="row"|"She Want Clout" (w/ Mikey the Magician)
|2018 |
| scope="row"|"Pemex" (w/ Shakewell)
|rowspan="6"|2019 |rowspan="2"|Roommates |
| scope="row"|"Boofpack" (w/ Shakewell) |
| scope="row"|"New Opps"
|rowspan="6"{{N/A|Non-album singles}} |
| scope="row"|"Pocketrocket" (featuring Famous Dex) |
| scope="row"|"Viernes 13" (w/ Kaktov, Dillom & Omar Varela) |
| scope="row"|"Opp Block Spinners" (w/ ABG Neal) |
| scope="row"|"Miami Party" (w/ IAmChino)
|rowspan="3"|2020 |
| scope="row"|"Fila" (w/ Big Soto & Happy Colors) |
| scope="row"|"Static" (w/ Pouya)
|Drop Out of School 2 |
| scope="row"|"Risk Taker"
|rowspan="4"|2021 |Gorgeous Glizzy Gordo |
| scope="row"|"Strap in the Club"
|{{N/A|Non-album single}} |
| scope="row"|"Still Outside"
|rowspan="2"|Gorgeous Glizzy Gordo |
| scope="row"|"Park It" (w/ Lil Jerry) |
| scope="row"|"Seven Figure Habits" (w/ Pouya)
|rowspan="6"|2022 |{{N/A|Non-album single}} |
| scope="row"|"On The Weekends I Feel Like Drake"
|rowspan="3"|Hope You're Proud |
| scope="row"|"Mom... It's Not a Phase" (w/ Kxllswxtch) |
| scope="row"|"I'm Close Behind" (w/ Mikey the Magician) |
| scope="row"|"Elevate" (w/ All But 6 & Lu)
|All But 6 |
| scope="row"|"7th Grade" (w/ South Strip)
|{{N/A|Non-album single}} |
| scope="row"|"Songs on the Radio"
|rowspan="4"|2023 |rowspan="4"|Hello I'm Vulnerable |
| scope="row"|"Wishful Thinking" (w/ Kxllswxtch) |
| scope="row"|"Love Bumps" (w/ Pouya) |
| scope="row"|"Home Sick" |
References
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