Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard is an American/ Hispanic emcee, ghostwriter, and producer born in Harlem, New York; moving to The Bronx, New York, he earned his stripes as an emcee and became known for his punchline style of lyricism. A huge mixtape buzz earned him a deal with Giant/ Warner Bros. That venture produced the classic underground album: "GIVE EM THE FINGER" and its widely respected single: "Checkin Out the Avenue." According to Forbes Magazine, he has written for many recording artists, including the likes of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes and Rakim. Pudgee has worked on projects with Missy Elliott, Digable Planets, M.O.P., and countless others. His original song "Think Big" has been called a classic by The Source magazine. It featured the Notorious B.I.G. Pudgee's close friendships with 2pac and Biggie and songs with D.M.X. continue to further add to his iconic history.