Christin Patrick (born February 28, 1996), known professionally as Chris Patrick, is an American rapper from East Orange, New Jersey. 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.
In September 2025, he achieved viral breakthrough after performing a freestyle over Kendrick Lamar's "Man At The Garden" beat during Kai Cenat's Mafiathon 3 livestream. In June 2026, he appeared in XXL magazine as part of their 2026 Freshman Class.
Early life Chris Patrick was born and raised in East Orange, New Jersey. He grew up listening to artists including Mary J. Blige, Usher, Bell Biv DeVoe, The Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, and Drake. 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.
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. 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."
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.
Career He 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. He was an opener for Russ on the European leg of his "It Was You All Along" Tour in 2024, as well as a subsequent opener for fellow rapper JID's world tour for the fall leg, ahead of his major label debut, Pray 4 Me, which was released through Def Jam Recordings on December 12.
In September 2025, he achieved viral breakthrough after performing a raw, two-part freestyle over Kendrick Lamar's "Man At The Garden" beat during Kai Cenat's Mafiathon 3 livestream. The massive online reception completely revitalized his career. His performance also earned a high-profile public co-sign from legendary rapper Nas, who praised the freestyle in an interview and told audiences to keep an eye on him.
Artistry Patrick has cited J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Doja Cat, Whitney Houston, SZA, Tsu Surf, Fetty Wap, JID, and Kenny Mason as influences on his music.
Discography Studio albums + List of albums, with year released Title Album details From the Heart, Vol. 2 Released: December 14, 2020 Label: CxR Format: Digital download, streaming X-Files Released: August 10, 2022 Label: CxR, Good Partners Format: Digital download, streaming Saint Released: TBA Label: Def Jam Format: Digital download, streaming
Extended plays + List of extended plays, with year released Title Album details Pray 4 Me Released: December 12, 2025 Label: Def Jam Format: Digital download, streaming
Mixtapes + List of mixtapes, with year released Title Album details From The Heart, Vol. 1 Released: January 2020 Label: Self-released Format: Streaming The Calm Released: April 3, 2024 Label: CxR Format: Digital download, streaming
Singles As lead artist + List of singles, showing year released and album name Title Year Album "Slide on Me" 2023 The Calm "Silver and Gold" 2024 "Take Time for Myself" The Calm "Mr. Fantastic" "Ramen Noodles" 2025 Pray 4 Me "Frankenstein"(with Marco Plus) "Close Range" 2026 "Run It Back"(featuring Mack Keane) Pray 4 Her (Deluxe)
Promotional + List of singles, showing year released and album name Title Year Album "Bigger Than Ever (We Back)" 2026 Scary Movie 6
Guest appearances + List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name Title Year Other artist(s) Album "Alley Oop" 2026 None Goat (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Soundtrack appearances Title Year Album "Swish" 2020 NBA 2K21
Music videos Title Year Director "Bag"(with Backpack Ben) 2025 Justinnla "Ramen Noodles" Andrpw "Frankenstein"(with Marco Plus)
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