Chris Patrick (born March 1, 1996) is an American rapper from East Orange, New Jersey.[1] His breakthrough single, "Swish," was included on the NBA 2K21 in-game soundtrack. He self-released his debut album From the Heart, Vol. 2 in December 2020, and signed to Def Jam Recordings in 2024.[2]
Chris Patrick | |
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| Also known as | The Last Mohican |
| Born | March 1, 1996 East Orange, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Education | Rider University |
| Genres | East Coast hip-hop |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Label | Def Jam |
| Website | chrispatrickofficial |
In June 2026, he appeared in XXL magazine as part of their 2026 Freshman Class.[3]
Early life
editChris Patrick was born and raised in East Orange, New Jersey.[2][4] He grew up in a household full of music, listening to artists like Mary J. Blige, Usher, Bell Biv DeVoe, The Notorious B.I.G., and Jay-Z. During his elementary school years, he felt like an outsider, where he experienced bullying. In sixth grade, he wrote his first rap, citing one of his close friends who introduced him to Lil Wayne and J. Cole, where the latter's The Sideline Story inspired him to pursue a rapping career.[5]
He was a track and field athlete at Rider University as a hurdler and high-jumper, and became the 2016 winner of the R Factor Talent Show.[6] During college, he went under the moniker The Last Mohican, based on the 1992 film of the same name. He explained its meaning: "I felt like I was the last of a dying breed of people who really rapped back when the whole Lil Uzi wave was up, so you got the 'ra-ra' and 'ya-ya' shit going very crazy. And then, you got me over here rapping. That's how I saw myself—The Last Mohican in the moment."[7]
He was an opener for Travis Scott's Birds Eye View Tour. Following graduation, Patrick worked a number of jobs, including a stint at Best Buy. Upon hearing JID's "151 Rum," he decided to quit his job.[8]
Career
editHe released his debut album From the Heart, Vol. 2 in 2020 and began working on his next project, X-Files, the following day on December 15, 2020. His sophomore album is based on the past three years of his life.[1] He was an opener for fellow rapper JID's world tour for the fall leg. His major label debut, Pray 4 Me, was released through Def Jam Recordings on December 12, 2025.[2]
Personal life
editPatrick grew up on J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake, and would meet the former artist in 2023.[9]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Album details |
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| From the Heart, Vol. 2 |
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| X-Files |
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Extended plays
editMixtapes
editSingles
editAs lead artist
edit| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Slide on Me" | 2023 | The Calm |
| "Silver and Gold" | 2024 | Non-album single |
| "Take Time for Myself" | The Calm | |
| "Mr. Fantastic" | Non-album single | |
| "Ramen Noodles" | 2025 | Pray 4 Me |
| "Frankenstein" (with Marco Plus) | ||
| "Close Range" | 2026 | Non-album single |
| "Run It Back"[10] (featuring Mack Keane) |
Pray 4 Her (Deluxe) |
Promotional
edit| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Bigger Than Ever (We Back)" | 2026 | Scary Movie 6 |
Guest appearances
edit| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Alley Oop" | 2026 | None | Goat (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |
Soundtrack appearances
edit| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Swish" | 2020 | NBA 2K21 |
Music videos
edit| Title | Year | Director |
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| "Bag" (with Backpack Ben) |
2025 | Justinnla |
| "Ramen Noodles" | Andrpw | |
| "Frankenstein" (with Marco Plus) |
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 Gee, Andre (August 31, 2022). "Going Left: Chris Patrick and 3 Other Indie Rappers You Need to Know". Complex. Archived from the original on July 2, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Ludwig, Jamie (March 16, 2026). "Rapper Chris Patrick Hopes His Good Luck Holds on Pray 4 Me". Chicago Reader. Archived from the original on March 17, 2026. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ Cline, Georgette (June 24, 2026). "2026 XXL Freshman Class Revealed". XXL. Archived from the original on June 24, 2026. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ Ju, Shirley (August 10, 2022). "Chris Patrick Talks New Project "X-Files," His Journey Through Masculinity, and Being in Love with Growth". AllHipHop. Archived from the original on August 10, 2022.
- ↑ "Meet Chris Patrick: The NJ Native Whose Music Found Success Online". Swidlife. August 10, 2020. Archived from the original on September 24, 2020. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ Wood, Michelle (October 4, 2016). "Rider Athlete Named 2016 R Factor Champion". Rider University. Archived from the original on June 25, 2026. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- 1 2 McNeeley, Hunter (September 17, 2020). "Chris Patrick: Interview". Burbs Entertainment. Archived from the original on June 25, 2026. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ Green, Dylan (December 17, 2020). "Chris Patrick Is Putting on for New Jersey". DJBooth.net. Archived from the original on January 10, 2021. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ Wilson, Elliott (January 8, 2025). "Chris Patrick Isn't Praying for a Moment — He Became One". Uproxx. Archived from the original on January 8, 2026. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- 1 2 Denis, Kyle (April 20, 2026). "R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: JT, Chris Patrick, Trap Dickey, MexikoDro & More". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 25, 2026. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
- ↑ Wild, Stephi (April 3, 2024). "Chris Patrick Releases New Mixtape 'The Calm'". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on February 15, 2025. Retrieved June 25, 2026.