Fat Nick

Nicholas Periclies 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]

Fat Nick
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
Miami, Florida U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • Songwriter
Years active2012-present[1]
Labels
  • All But 6 Records

Career
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]

Personal life

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.[10] Also in November 2021, he opened up about his history of drug abuse. Since October 2021, Voutsinas said he has been going sober, and states that the death of close friend and rapper Lil Peep made him want to quit using drugs.[11]

Drug Promotion

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]

References
  1. 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. "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. "'You have to stop one day': Miami rapper Fat Nick opens up on drug abuse and mental illness". Miami Herald. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
  11. "Fat Nick on what made him decide to go sober". YouTube. Bootleg Kev Show. October 13, 2021. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  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.
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