Stitches (rapper)

Stitches (born Phillip Katsabanis)[1] is an American rapper from Miami, Florida whom is known for his hit song “Brick In Yo Face”.[2][3] He has released one mixtape titled “No Snitching Is My Statement” in 2014. During an interview, Stitches claimed that his name “Stitches” has been legally trademarked for the purposes of “entertainment rendered by a musical act.” Prior to adapting the name Stitches, he was known as Lil Phil.[4] Stitches is known for his appearance, having numerous tattoos on his face and neck.[5]

History

Stitches was born on June 17, 1995. He rose to fame with the release of his song Brick In Yo Face, which was first released as a single but later released on his mixtape, No Snitching Is My Statement.[6]

Criticism

Stitches has been criticized for ending shows early, which he did at his show in Lake Worth, Florida, as a result of an altercation with his wife.[7][8][9][10]

Discography

Mixtapes

References

  1. ↑ Alvarado, Francisco; Conti, Allie. "Viral Rapper Stitches: Some Truth, Many Questions". Miami New Times.
  2. ↑ Drake, David. "This Video By Unsigned 18-Year-Old Miami Rapper Stitches Is the Sound of Mainlining 12 RedBulls". Complex. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  3. ↑ Hammett, Jason. "Who is Stitches, and Why is He Going To Throw A Brick In My Face?". Campus Vinyl (Bucknell University). Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  4. ↑ Millard, Drew. "Unlocking the Mystery of Stitches, the Rapper Behind "Brick in Yo Face"". Vice. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  5. ↑ Sargent, Jordan. "Meet Stitches, the Viral Rap Star With Totally Insane Face Tattoos". Gawker. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  6. ↑ Liu, Nelson. "Insane Rapper Stitches is Everything Macklemore is Not". Mass Appeal.
  7. ↑ Moore, Alex. "Rapper’s wife shuts down show after he gives cocaine to crowd". Death and Taxes. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  8. ↑ Breihan, Tom. "Viral Rapper Stitches Hits A Snag With His Giving-The-Audience-Cocaine Shtick". Stereogum. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  9. ↑ Frydenlund, Zach. "Stitches' Wife Shut Down a Recent Show After He Brought Girls On Stage To Do Cocaine". Complex. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  10. ↑ Carmanica, Jon. "Bad Boy Theater, With Cocaine as Co-Star". New York Times. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  11. ↑ "Stitches - "Brick In Yo Face"". 305 Magazine. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  12. ↑ "The White Gucci Mane? Stitches – Brick In Yo Face (Official Video)". Hit The Floor. Retrieved 20 April 2015.