Lil Phat
Lil Phat was an American rapper who was known for his contributions to the single 'Independent' by Webbie. He was tragically shot and killed at the age of 19 while waiting for his daughter to be born.
Rapper
July 25, 1992
Leo
June 07, 2012
19
Louisiana
Melvin Vernell III, known as Lil Phat, was a popular American rapper from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, recognized for his Southern-style rap music. He joined Trill Entertainment at just 14 years old and was well-known for his work on the single “Independent” by Webbie. His debut studio album, Y.N.I.C., was released posthumously in 2013. Lil Phat collaborated with artists such as Webbie and Lil Boosie and was deeply mourned by the hip-hop community. Tragically, he was shot and killed in 2012 at the age of 19 while awaiting the birth of his daughter.