Fat Joe American rapper. Country: USA

Biography of Fat Joe

Born in the South Bronx, Fat Joe, whose real name is Joseph Cartagena, is an American rapper and one of the prominent figures in the world of rap music. Growing up in a Latino family, Joe had to rely on his own abilities as his parents did not own any large factories or businesses. His passion for music was greatly influenced by groups like "Zulu Nation," "Theodore," "Funky 4+1," and "Furious Five."

As he grew older, Fat Joe began to make attempts to pursue a career in music. His plan to conquer the minds of millions of teenagers with his musical talents started with his involvement as a graffiti artist in the group "TATS Cru." Later, he joined the dance group "Breakers Revenge," where rap was the primary focus. However, he did not achieve the desired success in dancing and decided to become a professional musician.

Fat Joe was then accepted into the "D.I.T.C" team and soon after embarked on a solo career. In 1993, he made his debut as a rapper with the album "Represent," which was released by the label "Relativity." Notably, the renowned DJ Premier provided significant assistance in the creation of this project. As a Latino rapper, Fat Joe instantly caught the attention of the crowd, which was quite unusual at the time. The album's standout track was "Flow Joe."

His next album, "Jealous One's Envy," featured collaborations with a group of well-known DJs and rappers. In the late 1990s, Fat Joe began to closely associate with rapper Big Pun, who had just received his first platinum record at the time.

Throughout his career, Fat Joe has had numerous encounters, tours, and collaborations with various musicians. He has made a significant breakthrough and is widely recognized in the rap industry. Some notable artists he has worked with include Puff Daddy, Nas, Raekwon, and Jadakiss. His recent creations have been produced in collaboration with Scott Storch, Just Blaze, Timbaland, "Cool & Dre," Eminem, R. Kelly, and Jennifer Lopez.

Over the years, Fat Joe has released albums such as "All or Nothing," "Me, Myself & I," and "The Elephant in the Room." Despite the passage of time, he continues to enjoy immense popularity and remains one of the leading figures in the global rap scene.