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Fat Joe's Personal Details
Joseph Antonio Cartagena, more commonly known as Fat Joe, is an American rapper and actor
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Birthday | August 19, 1970 |
| Nationality | American |
| Famous | Singers, Hip Hop Singers, Rappers |
| City/State | New York City, New Yorkers |
| Spouses | Lorena Cartagena (div. 2012) |
| Known as | Joseph Antonio Cartagena, Fat Joe da Gangsta |
| Childrens | Azariah Cartagena, Joey Cartagena, Ryan Cartagena |
| Founder / Co-Founder |
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| Birth Place | South Bronx, New York City, New York |
| Height | 185 |
| Gender | Male |
| Father | Ernesto Delgado |
| Mother | Marie Cartagena |
| Sun Sign | Leo |
| Born in | South Bronx, New York City, New York |
| Famous as | Rapper |
| Socials |
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Who is Fat Joe?
Joseph Antonio Cartagena, more commonly known as Fat Joe, is an American rapper and actor, from Bronx, New York. He is also known as ‘Joey Crack,’ and ‘Fat Joe da Gangsta.’ He is a part of the music groups ‘Terror squad’ and ‘D.I.T.C.’ Along with being a rap artist he is also a successful entrepreneur and is the executive chief of the entertainment company, ‘Terror Squad Entertainment.’ He initially worked with several artists and later signed them to his own label. He has released several studio albums and singles. ‘Jealous Ones Still Envy’ or ‘J.O.S.E.’ was his most commercially successful album. His duet, ‘Lean Back,’ with Remy Ma became a popular number. Some of his other hit songs are ‘What’s Luv?,’ ‘Make it Rain,’ and ‘All The Way Up.’ Fat Joe has worked in a few movies, including ‘Happy Feet,’ ‘Scary Movie 3,’ and a Netflix series, ‘She Gotta Have It.’ Joe was involved in some controversies and has served prison term for tax evasion.
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Childhood & Early Life
Fat Joe was born Joseph Antonio Cartagena on August 19, 1970, in South Bronx, New York City, to the parents of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent. He grew up in public housing with a tough neighborhood and resorted to burglary to supplement his family’s income. His older brother introduced him to music, and he imbibed Latin as well as Zulu music. The music of ‘Furious Five,’ ‘Funky 4 + 1,’ and ‘Theodore’ influenced his early years. He found inspiration from his surroundings for writing lyrics.
Career
In the early 1990s, he signed a contract with ‘Relativity Records’ as a part of the group D.I.T.C. (Diggin In The Crates crew) and used the stage name ‘Fat Joe da Gangsta.’ He released his debut album, ‘Represent,’ in 1993. The album included works from artists, such as Diamond D., Lord Finesse, and The Beatnuts, among others. ‘Flow Joe,’ the lead single from the album, made to the number one position on the ‘Billboard Hop Rap Singles’ chart. ‘Watch the Sound,’ ‘This Shit is Real’ were some other singles from the same album.
‘Jealous One’s envy’ (1995) was his second album and it included contributions from Diamond D., and the acclaimed artist, KRS-One. A single, ‘Envy,’ from this album reached number 8 on the ‘Hot Rap Tracks’ chart. The album also included ‘Watch Out,’ featuring Latino rapper Big Pun, whose music had influenced Fat Joe since his teen years. Joe, too, contributed to the recordings of other artists, including ‘LL Cool J.’
In 1998, he signed up with the ‘Atlantic Records’ and released his third album, ‘Don Cartagena.’ It reached number 7 on the ‘Billboard 200’ and the RIAA certified it as gold. The album featured Big Pun, Diddy, Raekwon, Jadakiss, among others and the album also saw the debut of Joe’s own group, ‘Terror Squad.’ The members of the ‘Terror Squad’ are Carbon Link, Triple Seis, Prospect, Late Big Pun, Armageddon and Remy Ma (who joined later). The most popular singles of this album were ‘Don Cartagena’ and ‘Bet Ya Man Can’t Triz.’ Joe featured in Jennifer Lopez’s 1999 single ‘Feelin So Good.’
His fourth album, ‘Jealous Ones Still Envy,’ (J.O.S.E.) in 2001, featured many well-known names, including Irv Gotti, Ja Rule, Ludacris, Ashanti, R. Kelly, Busta Rhymes, Buju Banton and others. This was his most successful album and was certified platinum. R. Kelly’s single, ‘We Thuggin,’ from this album became popular and Irv Gotti’s ‘What’s Luv?’ featuring Ja Rule and Ashanti was a major hit.
Released in 2002, Fat Joe’s fifth album ‘Loyalty’ was not a commercial success as his previous one. In 2004, he recorded for the ‘Terror Squad’s’ second album, ‘True Story.’ The number, ‘Lean Back,’ featuring Joe with Remy Ma, became a massive hit.
Joe’s sixth album ‘All or Nothing’ was released in 2005; it had guest features by Eminem, Nelly, R. Kelly, and Mase, among others. The album also had the track, ‘My Fofo,’ which criticized ‘50 Cent,’ another rapper from New York, who retaliated with his song, ‘Piggy Bank,’ and thus the hostility between the two continued.
In 2006, he came out with seventh album ‘Me, Myself & I,’ which was his first with new label, ‘Virgin Records.’ This album included the hit single ‘Make It Rain’ by Lil Wayne. His eighth solo album, ‘The Elephant In The Room,’ debuted at number 6 on the ‘Billboard Hot 100’ and was distributed by ‘Imperial Records.’
‘J.O.S.E.2’ was his 9th album and it debuted at number 73 on the ‘Billboard 200.’ It featured other artists, including Fabolous, Ron Browz, Lil’ Kim, T-Rain and the first single, ‘One,’ was sung by Akon. Fat Joe’s next album, ‘The Darkside Vol. 1’ was released on label ‘E1,’ in July 2010, and reached number 27 on ‘Billboard 200.’ It included singles – ‘(Ha Ha) Slow Down,’ and ‘If It Ain’t About Money.’
He also contributed to other artists’ work and appeared on a remix of DJ Khaled’s ‘Welcome To My Hood.’ In 2011, he released his first mixtape, ‘The Darkside Vol.2.’ In the same year, Joe came out with the singles, ‘Another Round’ and ‘Yellow Tape’ from his yet to be named 11th studio album. After a gap of almost ten years he got a ‘Top 40’ hit with his single, ‘All the Way Up,’ which made to number 27 on ‘Hot 100.’ This single was from the album ‘Plato O Plomo’ (2017) and featured Fat Joe and Remy Ma. His 11th solo album ‘Family Ties’ was brought out in 2018, and included the single ‘Pick It Up,’ with Dre.
Fat Joe has appeared in a few movies, including ‘Thicker than Water’ (1999), ‘Empire,’ and ‘Happy Feet’ (2006), among others, and also a Netflix series, ‘She’s Gotta Have It’ (2017 – present).
Apart from his music career, he has also dabbled in ventures such as a fashion-line ‘FJ560,’ a barber shop, and a clothing store, ‘Fat Joe’s Halftime.’
When rapper ‘Big Pun,’ whose music he admired, died due to excessive weight at the age of 28, Joe was shocked and saddened and decided to reduce his own weight. Later, he made efforts and lost 88 pounds.
Legal Issues
In June 1998, He was arrested for stealing a gold chain, and later in September 1998, he and big Pun were arrested on assault charges. He has been a witness in murder cases.
Between August and November of 2013, Fat Joe served a prison sentence of 4 months for tax evasion. He pleaded guilty of not paying income tax on more than $3 million between 2007 and 2010.
Awards & Achievements
Fat Joe has been nominated four times for ‘Grammy Awards’ and also once for ‘MTV Video Music Awards.’ In 2005, he won an ‘ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Award’ for the number ‘What’s Luv?’ and earned a ‘Billboard Latin Music Award’ in 2006, for ‘I Don’t Care/Que Mas Da (Dance Remixes).’
Personal Life
He was married to Lorena Cartagena, but the two reportedly separated in 2012. They have three children - Ryan, Joey and Azaniah.
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Fat Joe biography timelines
- // 19th Aug 1970Fat Joe was born Joseph Antonio Cartagena on August 19, 1970, in South Bronx, New York City, to the parents of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent. He grew up in public housing with a tough neighborhood and resorted to burglary to supplement his family’s income. His older brother introduced him to music, and he imbibed Latin as well as Zulu music. The music of ‘Furious Five,’ ‘Funky 4 + 1,’ and ‘Theodore’ influenced his early years. He found inspiration from his surroundings for writing lyrics.
- // 1993In the early 1990s, he signed a contract with ‘Relativity Records’ as a part of the group D.I.T.C. (Diggin In The Crates crew) and used the stage name ‘Fat Joe da Gangsta.’ He released his debut album, ‘Represent,’ in 1993. The album included works from artists, such as Diamond D., Lord Finesse, and The Beatnuts, among others. ‘Flow Joe,’ the lead single from the album, made to the number one position on the ‘Billboard Hop Rap Singles’ chart. ‘Watch the Sound,’ ‘This Shit is Real’ were some other singles from the same album.
- // 1995‘Jealous One’s envy’ (1995) was his second album and it included contributions from Diamond D., and the acclaimed artist, KRS-One. A single, ‘Envy,’ from this album reached number 8 on the ‘Hot Rap Tracks’ chart. The album also included ‘Watch Out,’ featuring Latino rapper Big Pun, whose music had influenced Fat Joe since his teen years. Joe, too, contributed to the recordings of other artists, including ‘LL Cool J.’
- // 1998 To 1999In 1998, he signed up with the ‘Atlantic Records’ and released his third album, ‘Don Cartagena.’ It reached number 7 on the ‘Billboard 200’ and the RIAA certified it as gold. The album featured Big Pun, Diddy, Raekwon, Jadakiss, among others and the album also saw the debut of Joe’s own group, ‘Terror Squad.’ The members of the ‘Terror Squad’ are Carbon Link, Triple Seis, Prospect, Late Big Pun, Armageddon and Remy Ma (who joined later). The most popular singles of this album were ‘Don Cartagena’ and ‘Bet Ya Man Can’t Triz.’ Joe featured in Jennifer Lopez’s 1999 single ‘Feelin So Good.’
- // Sep 1998In June 1998, He was arrested for stealing a gold chain, and later in September 1998, he and big Pun were arrested on assault charges. He has been a witness in murder cases.
- // 2001His fourth album, ‘Jealous Ones Still Envy,’ (J.O.S.E.) in 2001, featured many well-known names, including Irv Gotti, Ja Rule, Ludacris, Ashanti, R. Kelly, Busta Rhymes, Buju Banton and others. This was his most successful album and was certified platinum. R. Kelly’s single, ‘We Thuggin,’ from this album became popular and Irv Gotti’s ‘What’s Luv?’ featuring Ja Rule and Ashanti was a major hit.
- // 2002 To 2004Released in 2002, Fat Joe’s fifth album ‘Loyalty’ was not a commercial success as his previous one. In 2004, he recorded for the ‘Terror Squad’s’ second album, ‘True Story.’ The number, ‘Lean Back,’ featuring Joe with Remy Ma, became a massive hit.
- // 2005Joe’s sixth album ‘All or Nothing’ was released in 2005; it had guest features by Eminem, Nelly, R. Kelly, and Mase, among others. The album also had the track, ‘My Fofo,’ which criticized ‘50 Cent,’ another rapper from New York, who retaliated with his song, ‘Piggy Bank,’ and thus the hostility between the two continued.
- // 2005 To 2006Fat Joe has been nominated four times for ‘Grammy Awards’ and also once for ‘MTV Video Music Awards.’ In 2005, he won an ‘ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Award’ for the number ‘What’s Luv?’ and earned a ‘Billboard Latin Music Award’ in 2006, for ‘I Don’t Care/Que Mas Da (Dance Remixes).’
- // 2006In 2006, he came out with seventh album ‘Me, Myself & I,’ which was his first with new label, ‘Virgin Records.’ This album included the hit single ‘Make It Rain’ by Lil Wayne. His eighth solo album, ‘The Elephant In The Room,’ debuted at number 6 on the ‘Billboard Hot 100’ and was distributed by ‘Imperial Records.’
- // Jul 2010‘J.O.S.E.2’ was his 9th album and it debuted at number 73 on the ‘Billboard 200.’ It featured other artists, including Fabolous, Ron Browz, Lil’ Kim, T-Rain and the first single, ‘One,’ was sung by Akon. Fat Joe’s next album, ‘The Darkside Vol. 1’ was released on label ‘E1,’ in July 2010, and reached number 27 on ‘Billboard 200.’ It included singles – ‘(Ha Ha) Slow Down,’ and ‘If It Ain’t About Money.’
- // 2012He was married to Lorena Cartagena, but the two reportedly separated in 2012. They have three children - Ryan, Joey and Azaniah.
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Fat Joe's FAQ
What is Fat Joe birthday?
Fat Joe was born at 1970-08-19
Where is Fat Joe's birth place?
Fat Joe was born in South Bronx, New York City, New York
What is Fat Joe nationalities?
Fat Joe's nationalities is American
Who is Fat Joe spouses?
Fat Joe's spouses is Lorena Cartagena (div. 2012)
Who is Fat Joe childrens?
Fat Joe's childrens is Azariah Cartagena, Joey Cartagena, Ryan Cartagena
Which company or organization was founded by Fat Joe?
Fat Joe was the founder/co-founder of Terror Squad Entertainment
How tall is Fat Joe?
Fat Joe's height is 185
Who is Fat Joe's father?
Fat Joe's father is Ernesto Delgado
Who is Fat Joe's mother?
Fat Joe's mother is Marie Cartagena
What is Fat Joe's sun sign?
Fat Joe is Leo
How famous is Fat Joe?
Fat Joe is famouse as Rapper
What is Fat Joe's facebook?
Fat Joe's facebook is https://www.facebook.com/fatjoe/
What is Fat Joe's twitter?
Fat Joe's twitter is http://www.twitter.com/fatjoe/
What is Fat Joe's youtube?
Fat Joe's youtube is https://www.youtube.com/user/FatJoeVEVO/
What is Fat Joe's instagram?
Fat Joe's instagram is https://www.instagram.com/fatjoe/