In 2014, he started a cartoon project "Storytime With Fattfather" with graphics by Auxiliary Cinema, but only one episode has been released. He was a friend of now deceased rappers Chris Cobb and Proof. In 2003, Shabazz’s younger brother Sam was killed at the age of 19, he died on their mother's birthday in 2003. Shabazz Ford is married and has two children. Fatts stated Scarface, Notorious B.I.G., Royce Da 5'9", The Temptations and the Fat Killahz as his biggest influence. It was his sophomore album, Fatherhood, that solidified his place as a hip hop heavy-weight.įatt Father has also collaborated on records with rappers such as Kuniva, Denmark Vessey, Guilty Simpson, Sean Price, Black Milk, Roc Marciano, Elzhi, and more. Over the years he released music such as My Kids Need A Coat which not only showcased his lyrical skill but also shined a light on his loyalty to his children. His debut self-titled album, executive produced by himself and Trick-Trick, enabled Fatt Father to be recognized even without his friends. Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?, Fat Killahz debut album, allowed Fatt Father and his group to share the stage with hip hop icons like Ice Cube, 50 Cent, Method Man & Redman as well as Detroit's Royce Da 5'9", Danny Brown, Slum Village, D12 and Trick-Trick. Widely recognized as a core-member of the Detroit hip hop collective Fat Killahz (formed in 2001), Fatt Father has built a strong fan base via his work with the group, coupled with his own mixtapes and street projects ranging from the classic Tales of the Childless Father to Father's Day on to You Are The Father and Fatherly Advice all of which garnered Fatt Father a lot of support and praise within the underground hip hop community. Career Fatt Father performing live at The Stache in Grand Rapids, Michigan June 2, 2016įatt Father made his appearance on the Teamstaz debut album Don't Cross The Line (2000, No Tyze Entertainment). He said, "Without that, I would have been out on the streets hustling, and doing what I needed to do in order to survive". Studying at Denby High School, music was his way to escape his home problems. He said, "I grew up and I found my niche, which was music". Shabazz found himself with many different roles in the household, which he was not comfortable with at first. The oldest, Shabazz was forced at a young age to become the leading male role model he and his brothers never really had. Shabazz grew up in Detroit with his mother and two brothers, Sammie and Jerry. He is a one fourth part of the Fat Killahz (with Marv Won, Bang Belushi and King Gordy) and one half of Twin Towers (with Marv Won). Shabazz Sinclare Ford (born February 17, 1980), known by his stage name Fatt Father, is an American rapper from Detroit, Michigan.
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