Patrick Lamark Hawkins (December 4, 1970 – February 3, 1998), better known by his stage name Fat Pat (also known as Mr. Fat Pat), was an American rapper from

Houston, Texas Houston (; ) is the most populous city in Texas, the most populous city in the Southern United States, the fourth-most populous city in the United States, and the sixth-most populous city in North America, with a population of 2,304,580 in ...

, who was a member of DEA (Dead End Alliance) with his brother John "Big Hawk" Hawkins,

DJ Screw Robert Earl Davis Jr. (July 20, 1971 – November 16, 2000), better known by his stage name DJ Screw, was an American hip hop DJ based in Houston, Texas, and best known as the creator of the now-famous chopped and screwed DJ technique. He ...

, and Kay-K, all original members of the

Screwed Up Click The Screwed Up Click (or S.U.C.) is an American hip hop collective based in Houston, Texas, that was led by DJ Screw. Its most notable members include DJ Screw, Big Hawk, Big Mello, Big Moe, Big Pokey, the Botany Boyz, E.S.G., Fat Pat, Lil ...

(S.U.C.).Simmonds, Jeremy (2008) ''The Encyclopedia of Dead Rock Stars: Heroin, Handguns, and Ham Sandwiches'', Chicago Review Press, , p. 575Newton, Michael (2009) ''The Encyclopedia of Unsolved Crimes'', Facts On File Inc, , p. 160 Wreckshop Records released his first two albums, ''Ghetto Dreams'' and ''Throwed in da Game'' in 1998 after his death. Later releases were on the Screwed Up Click label.

Death

On February 3, 1998, Hawkins was fatally shot by an unknown gunman at 10440 South Drive, Houston, Texas, after going to a promoter's apartment to collect an appearance fee. The promoter was not home, and he was shot in the corridor outside the apartment. He was 27 years old. Fat Pat's murder still remains unsolved. Eight years later, his brother, rapper

Big Hawk John Edward Hawkins (November 15, 1969 – May 1, 2006), better known by his stage names Big Hawk and H.A.W.K., was an American rapper from Houston, Texas and a founding member of the late DJ Screw's rap group the Screwed Up Click. Life and ...

, was also shot to death by an unknown assailant.

Legacy

Houston-based

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contender

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uses Fat Pat's 1998 single ''Tops Drop'' as his walkout song when he fights, including when he fought

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for the UFC Heavyweight Championship at

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in Houston. As reported by the

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, well over a decade since Hawkins' death, his music continues to be played heavily in the Houston area.

Discography

Albums

*1998: ''

Ghetto Dreams "Ghetto Dreams'" is the first single from the Common album, ''The Dreamer/The Believer''. The song is produced by No I.D. and features Nas. It was released on iTunes July 6, 2011. The song is featured on the Madden NFL 12 soundtrack. Music v ...

'' *1998: ''

Throwed in da Game ''Throwed in da Game'' is the second studio album by the American rapper Fat Pat, released in 1998. Like ''Ghetto Dreams'', ''Throwed in da Game'' was a posthumous release. The album peaked at No. 40 on ''Billboards Top R&B Albums chart. Track ...

'' *2001: ''Fat Pat's Greatest Hits'' *2004: ''Since The Gray Tapes'' *2005: ''Since The Gray Tapes Vol. 2'' *2008: ''

I Had a Ghetto Dream ''I Had A Ghetto Dream'' is a posthumous album by southern rapper Fat Pat. Track listing # "Da Incredible" # "In This Life" # "Screwed For Life" (D.E.A.) # "Gotta Make My Dreams" # "Is There A Better Place" # "Peep N Me" (featuring Lil' Keke & R ...

With Dead End Alliance

*1998: ''Screwed for Life''

Singles

Featured singles

References

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