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, who was a member of DEA (Dead End Alliance) with his brother Big Hawk, John "Big Hawk" Hawkins, DJ Screw, and Kay-K, all original members of the Screwed Up Click (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 Club, 27 years old. Fat Pat's murder still remains unsolved. Eight years later, his brother, rapper Big Hawk, was also shot to death by an unknown assailant.

Legacy

Houston-based Ultimate Fighting Championship, UFC Heavyweight (MMA), heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis uses Fat Pat's 1998 single ''Tops Drop'' as his entrance music, walkout song when he fights, including when he fought Ciryl Gane for the UFC Heavyweight Championship at UFC 265 in Houston. As reported by the Houston Press, well over a decade since Hawkins' death, his music continues to be played heavily in the Houston area.

Discography

Albums

*1998: ''Ghetto Dreams (album), Ghetto Dreams'' *1998: ''Throwed in da Game'' *2001: ''Fat Pat's Greatest Hits'' *2004: ''Since The Gray Tapes'' *2005: ''Since The Gray Tapes Vol. 2'' *2008: ''I Had a Ghetto Dream''

With Dead End Alliance

*1998: ''Screwed for Life''

Singles

Featured singles

References

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