Stitches (rapper)

Stitches
Born (1995-06-17) June 17, 1995
Miami Florida, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
Years active 2014–present

Phillip Katsabanis[1] (born July 17, 1995 in Miami, Florida), better known by his stage name Stiches, is an American rapper from Miami, Florida who is known for his hit song “Brick In Yo Face”.[2][3] He released his first mixtape called “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' debut album was released on November 24, 2015, entitled "For Drug Dealers Only".[5]

Background

Katsabanis, born June 17, 1995, is of Cuban and Greek descent, and is originally from Miami, Florida. The son of an insurance broker, Katsabanis' parents divorced when he was a year old.[6] After allegedly being expelled from G. Holmes Braddock High School for assaulting the principal, Katsabanis moved to South Beach, Florida, where he began selling drugs to support himself.[7]

Controversy

Stitches has been the topic of controversy, much of it surrounding his questionable authenticity. Since finding viral fame, many stories about his upbringing have been disproved.[6] Stitches has also 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.[8][9][10][11] TMZ posted a video in late 2015 of the rapper being physically attacked in a parking lot.[12] Later in the year various differing reports appeared telling that the rapper had been killed in Miami.[13][14] Despite these reports it seems Stitches is still active on Instagram,[15] perhaps disproving the reports of death.

Personal life

Katsabanis is married and has three children.[7]

Discography

Mixtapes

Studio Albums

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. ↑ ""For Drug Dealers Only" - Stitches". ITunes. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  6. 1 2 Francisco Alvarado, Allie Conti. "Viral Rapper Stitches: Some Truth, Many Questions". Miami New Times. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
  7. 1 2 David Drake (28 April 2014). "Meet Stitches, the Unsigned 18-Year-Old Miami Rapper With an AK-47 Tattooed on His Face". Complex. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
  8. ↑ Moore, Alex. "Rapper’s wife shuts down show after he gives cocaine to crowd". Death and Taxes. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  9. ↑ Breihan, Tom. "Viral Rapper Stitches Hits A Snag With His Giving-The-Audience-Cocaine Shtick". Stereogum. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  10. ↑ Frydenlund, Zach. "Stitches' Wife Shut Down a Recent Show After He Brought Girls On Stage To Do Cocaine". Complex. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  11. ↑ Carmanica, Jon. "Bad Boy Theater, With Cocaine as Co-Star". New York Times. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  12. ↑ "STITCHES PARKING LOT BEATDOWN ... First Video of K.O. #2". TMZ. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
  13. ↑ "28 Year Old Rapper Stitches Found Dead". reportquickly. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Miami Rapper Stitches Killed In Shooting Near Miami Gentlemen’s Club". viraltimelapse. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
  15. ↑ "stitches". Instagram. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Stitches - Brick In Yo Face". 305 Magazine. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  17. ↑ "The White Gucci Mane? Stitches – Brick In Yo Face (Official Video)". Hit The Floor. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  18. ↑ "Stitches - Brick Bible". Amazon. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
  19. ↑ "Stitches - Brick Bible". LiveMixTapes. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
  20. ↑ "Supply & Demand - Stitches". ITunes. Retrieved 17 November 2015.
  21. ↑ "For Drug Dealers Only - Stitches". ITunes. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
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