Fat Joe
Fat Joe is a Bronx-born rapper and hip-hop pioneer who emerged in the early 1990s as part of the Diggin' in the Crates Crew (D.I.T.C.) before launching a solo career highlighted by crossover hits like "Lean Back." Known for his gritty lyricism and collaborations with artists such as Big Pun and Remy Ma, he has played a key role in shaping East Coast rap across multiple decades. His relevance in hip-hop culture comes from his role in elevating Latino voices in the genre, particularly through mentoring Big Pun, one of the first Latino rappers to achieve mainstream success. Fans return to Fat Joe’s work for his ability to blend authentic street narratives with club-ready anthems, maintaining credibility while reaching diverse audiences across underground and mainstream scenes.
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The Best Style Moments From the New York Knicks 2026 Championship Parade
From KAT's Jeff Hamilton jacket to Josh Hart's diamond chain, this is how the Knicks celebrated their NBA title in style.
Knicks Championship Parade: What Went Down During Celebration of Team's First Title in 53 Years
In a perfect world, there would be a Knicks parade in every city.
Fat Joe and Remy Ma Perform "Lean Back" on Knicks Parade Float, KAT and Mayor Mamdani Hit the Dance
The parade continues the Mike Brown-led team's celebration of their first title in 53 years.
Ja Rule Drops New Knicks Championship Song — But Fans Prefer His 2004 Classic
When it comes to celebrating the Big Apple, it's hard to beat the Queens rapper's timeless "New York" anthem.
Fat Joe Was 'Looking for a Glizzy' in San Antonio, Came Up Short: 'They Forced Me to Eat Tacos, Man'
Fat Joe's time in San Antonio was tragically glizzy-free.
Fat Joe Claims Barney Dance Jinxed Victor Wembanyama in Historic Game 4 Knicks Comeback
The Terror Squad head honcho believes Wemby's crucial two missed free throws were because of his Humpty Dumpty dance.
Fat Joe Says Subway Riders Were Suspicious When He Gave Out Free Knicks Merch: ‘Nobody Trust Nobody’
Earlier this month, the rapper attempted to hand out free Knicks merch on the NYC subway.
The 25 Best Knicks References by New York Rappers
From Jay Z to Biggie to A Tribe Called Quest, New York rappers have shouted out the Knicks in their rhymes.
The 10 Best New York Knicks Courtside Outfits of All Time, Ranked
Rappers, rockstars, and cinema’s A-list have all used Madison Square Garden’s famous front row for unforgettable fashion moments.
Fat Joe Says Knicks’ NBA Finals Run Has Led to ‘Greatest Unification’ of New York Since 9/11
The Knicks the NBA Finals 2-0 with the series heading back to New York.
Jadakiss Says Drake Dissing DJ Khaled Is ‘Only Hip-Hop'
Like the rest of us, Joe is admittedly struggling to understand why Drake dissed Khaled on the 'Iceman' track "Make Them Pay."
Fat Joe Claims Cleveland Cavaliers Took His Game 4 Courtside Seats Away
The Terror Squad rapper said the tickets he bought for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals were allegedly canceled by the Cavs organization.
Max B Says Big Daddy Kane Let Him Down After NSFW ‘Playgirl’ Photoshoot: ‘That’s Not Wavy’
Max B continues to go after Kane, even though Yayo and Joe have advised him to handle the situation differently.
Fat Joe Says J. Cole 'Donuted' in Chinese Basketball League: 'They Ran Him Out of China'
The rapper and podcaster roasted Cole's short-lived overseas basketball career weeks after he played one game with the Nanjing Monkey Kings.
Fat Joe Recalls Chaotic Day Involving Kanye and Visit to Will Smith After Oscars Slap
Joe recalled telling Ye that he was "bugging the f**k out," but telling Smith that he still "loves" him.
Fat Joe’s Former Hypeman Drops RICO, Trafficking, and Rape Allegations Against Rapper
Terrance Dixon filed an amended complaint against the rapper that drops several serious accusations.
Fat Joe Accuses Former Hype Man’s Lawyer of Dodging Questions, Verbally Attacking Counsel
Attorney Tyrone Blackburn claimed medication affected his memory, and later insulted counsel during a deposition for a defamation case.
Jay-Z and Elon Musk Once Fought Over a Bill at Carbone, Owner Recalls
It seems like Jay won the standoff in the end.