Coming from the heart of Loxley, Alabama, Glen “Phat” Williams Jr is making his mark on the music scene—not just with his sound, but with his story. Known by his stage name “Li Phat,” Williams is the kind of artist who brings authenticity and drive to every beat he touches.
Finding His Sound
Music came knocking early for Glen. “I started making music in the 7th grade,” he recalls. “I was in class and we was doing little freestyles and I said, ‘let me go,’ and took off from there.” While those first bars were off the top, it wasn’t until high school that he started putting pen to paper and really sharpening his craft.
Standing Out
What sets Li Phat apart isn’t just his lyrics or flow—it’s the way he moves through the world. “I feel like what makes me different is how I respond to certain things and how I carry myself,” he says. In an industry crowded with imitators, Li Phat’s self-assured approach and clear perspective stand out.
A Bar That Hits Home
He’s got plenty of quotable lines, but ask him his favorite and it’s this one that comes to mind:
“They want credit for they ain’t did.”
It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s the kind of honesty that makes his music hit different.
More Than Music: A Mission
But for Li Phat, it’s not just about making tracks—it’s about making change. “My plan is to ultimately show the youth that just because you came from nothing it doesn’t mean that you have to stay there,” he explains. His journey from Loxley’s classrooms to the studio is proof that beginnings don’t dictate endings.
New Drop: “Break Me”
Li Phat’s got new music on the way with his single “Break Me.” It’s more than a track—it’s a statement, and it’s set to keep his momentum building.
Connect with Li Phat
Want to keep up with what’s next? Follow him on Instagram at 251.phat and TikTok at @L1phat for all the latest drops and behind-the-scenes moments.
From freestyling in class to dropping singles with a purpose, Glen “Phat” Williams Jr is proving that real stories—and real voices—still matter in hip-hop.