What is Fatlip’s Net Worth?

Fatlip, an American rapper with an estimated net worth of $1 million, initially gained recognition in the 1990s as part of the Los Angeles hip-hop collective, the Pharcyde. The group made waves with their albums “Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde” in 1992 and “Labcabincalifornia” in 1995. Fatlip ventured into a solo career in 2005 with his album “The Loneliest Punk.”

Early Life

Born Derrick Stewart on March 26, 1969, in Los Angeles, California, Fatlip’s journey into music began in the late 1980s when he performed as a dancer under the moniker Jammer D. It was through the vibrant LA dance scene that he connected with future Pharcyde members Slimkid3, Imani, and Bootie Brown, which ultimately led to his transformation into the artist known as Fatlip.

Career Beginnings

The Pharcyde, formed in 1991, swiftly became a fixture in the hip-hop scene, signing with Delicious Vinyl Records. Their debut album, “Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde,” released in late 1992, was lauded for its innovative and playful style. The album featured the hit single “Passin’ Me By,” which topped the Hot Rap Songs chart. While the album’s sales were modest, it played a significant role in shaping the West Coast’s alternative hip-hop movement and is now considered a genre classic. Their follow-up album, “Labcabincalifornia,” was released in 1995 and included popular tracks like “Drop” and “Runnin’,” reaching number 37 on the Billboard 200. However, by 1997, Fatlip parted ways with the Pharcyde due to internal conflicts.

The Pharcyde

Fatlip’s solo debut, “The Loneliest Punk,” came out in late 2005, cleverly nodding to jazz legend Thelonious Monk in its title. The album featured tracks like “What’s Up, Fatlip?,” which appeared in the soundtrack of the video game “Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland.” Following this release, Fatlip worked with various artists. In 2007, he collaborated with the Chemical Brothers on “The Salmon Dance.” The next year, he contributed to the French group Jazz Liberatorz’s albums “Clin D’Oeil” and “Fruit of the Past.” He also appeared on Neon Neon’s “Stainless Style” and N.A.S.A.’s “The Spirit of Apollo.” In 2012, he reunited with former Pharcyde member Slimkid3 for the album “Love.”

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Solo Career

Continuing to collaborate across genres, Fatlip worked with Boston rapper Edo G in 2016 on the track “Playtimee Over.” In 2017, he featured on Portugal. The Man’s song “Mr. Lonely” from their album “Woodstock.” By 2019, he had teamed up with Toronto rapper the Mighty Rhino on “Aw Hell You Motherfuckin’ Right” from the album “A Joy Which Nothing Can Erase.” Entering the 2020s, he collaborated with Blu and Hemlock Ernst on “Good for the Soul” and with Percee P and Phil Da Agony on “For You.” In 2022, nearly 17 years after his first solo album, Fatlip released “Torpor,” featuring singles like “Dust in the Wind,” “Wake Up,” and “My Bad,” the latter recorded with all original Pharcyde members. In 2023, he unveiled his first live album, “Live from the End of the World,” featuring rapper Blu.

In 2016, Fatlip collaborated on the song “Playtimee Over” with Boston rapper Edo G. The following year, he was featured on the song “Mr. Lonely” by the rock band Portugal. The Man, from the band’s album “Woodstock.” In 2019, Fatlip was featured on the song “Aw Hell You Motherfuckin’ Right” from Toronto rapper the Mighty Rhino’s album “A Joy Which Nothing Can Erase.” Kicking off the 2020s, he collaborated with Blu and Hemlock Ernst on the song “Good for the Soul” and with Percee P and Phil Da Agony on the song “For You.” In the summer of 2022, Fatlip released his second solo album, “Torpor,” which was his first album in close to 17 years. Its singles included “Dust in the Wind,” “Wake Up,” and “My Bad,” the last of which was recorded by all four original members of the Pharcyde. Fatlip went on to release his first live album, “Live from the End of the World,” in 2023. It features fellow rapper Blu.