Patterson Menard (born ), professionally known as Trapland Pat, is an American rapper.
Early life and education Patterson Menard was born , in Deerfield Beach, Florida, a first generation born Haitian American. He grew up listening to other Florida rappers, and his older brother freestyle. He began rapping at age 13. He played football in high school, trying to play for the Miami Hurricanes. He received a scholarship for Indiana State University, where he played cornerback and wide receiver for the Sycamores, until his scholarship was revoked in 2018.
Career After leaving Indiana State, Menard moved back to Deerfield Beach to pursue rapping. After gaining notoriety from the song "Big Business", he signed to rapper Fredo Bang's, Bang Biz Entertainment.
In early 2022, Menard was signed to record executive Todd Moscowitz's Alamo Records. In June, he released his major-label debut mixtape Trapnificent, which contained features from Fredo Bang, Mozzy and Big30. Pitchfork rated the album a 7.0. Shortly after, he took a break from music to focus on his mental health. He came back in December with the song "Woo".
In June 2023, Menard released the mixtape Professor Trap, which contained features from Tee Grizzley, Luh Tyler, Fredo Bang, and Lil Toe. It also featured Rick Ross in a remix to his hit song "Big Business". In August, he and Luh Tyler were features on BLP Kosher's Bars Mitzvah.
Personal life On 8 July 2026, his older brother, Matt Menard, was murdered in a shooting.
Discography
Mixtapes + List of mixtapes, with selected detailsTitleMixtape detailsExit 41Released: July 30, 2019 Label: Bang Biz, Create Format: Digital download, streamingPak ManReleased: October 30, 2019 Label: Bang Biz, Create Format: Digital download, streamingInterstate BabyReleased: May 16, 2020 Label: Bang Biz, Create Format: Digital download, streaming2020 VisionReleased: November 19, 2020 Label: Bang Biz, Create Format: Digital download, streamingThru Da DoorReleased: April 16, 2021 Label: Bang Biz, Create Format: Digital download, streamingTrapnificentReleased: June 9, 2022 Label: Bang Biz, Alamo Format: Digital download, streamingProfessor TrapReleased: June 2, 2023 Label: Bang Biz, Alamo Format: Digital download, streamingTraplanderReleased: October 19, 2024 Label: Bang Biz, Alamo Format: Digital download, streaming
Extended plays + List of EPs, with selected detailsTitleEP detailsPre HeatReleased: May 12, 2019 Label: Bang Biz, Create Format: Digital download, streaming
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