Fat Joe

Fat Joe, born Joseph Antonio Cartagena on August 19, 1970, in The Bronx, New York, is a renowned American rapper, singer, and actor of Puerto Rican descent. He initially rose to prominence in the 1990s as a member of the hip-hop collective Terror Squad. Fat Joe's breakthrough came with his debut album Represent(1993), but he achieved mainstream success with the release of his 2001 album Jealous One's Envy, which featured the hit single "What's Luv?" with Ashanti and Ja Rule.Fat Joe has had a long and influential career in the hip-hop world, known for his collaborations with artists like Big Pun, Remy Ma, and DJ Khaled. His music blends hardcore rap with a more accessible, radio-friendly sound, and he has remained relevant through multiple generations of hip-hop. Notably, his 2002 hit "Lean Back" with Terror Squad was a massive chart-topping success. In addition to his musical career, Fat Joe is known for his ventures in acting and his significant role in the business side of the entertainment industryrned him several nominations, including Grammy nominations, and he remains a respected figure in the hip-hop community.