Fat Joe is an American rapper and record executive known for his long career in hip hop music spanning over two decades. He has released 10 studio albums and is recognized for hits like “Lean Back” and “What’s Luv?“
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Bio/Wiki
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Full Name
Joseph Antonio Cartagena
Also Known As
Fat Joe da Gangsta, Joey Crack, Fat Joe
Profession(s)
Rapper, Record Executive
Date of Birth
August 19, 1970
Age
52 years old (as of 2023)
Place of Birth
The Bronx, New York, United States
Nationality
American
Zodiac Sign
Leo
Ancestry & Heritage
Puerto Rican, Cuban
Physical Stats
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Height
5′ 11″ (180 cm)
Weight
300 lbs (136 kg)
Body Measurements
Not Known
Eye Colour
Dark Brown
Hair Colour
Bald
Family & Relationships
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Parents
Marie Cartagena, Ernesto Delgado
Siblings
2 brothers and 1 sister
Relationship
Married to Lorena Cartagena
Partner/Spouse
Lorena Cartagena (m. 2000-present)
Children
3 (sons Joey, Ryan, Azariah)
Education & Early Life
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Schooling
Dropped out of high school in the Bronx
Higher Education
No college education
Early Life
Raised in South Bronx, experienced poverty and crime
Early Influences
Old school hip hop artists, street culture in Bronx
Career
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Debut
Fat Joe released his debut album Represent in 1993 under Relativity Records.
Significant Works
Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E) album went platinum (2001) “Lean Back” single was number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (2004) The Elephant in the Room album debuted at #6 on Billboard 200 (2008) Released 10 studio albums total in his career
Awards & Nominations
Source Award for Fat Joe Album of the Year (1995) – Grammy nomination for Best Rap Performance by Duo/Group (2020)
Discography
Represent (1993) – Jealous Ones Still Envy (2001) – Loyalty (2002) – All or Nothing (2005) – The Elephant in the Room (2008) – Family Ties (2021)
Collaborations
Terror Squad group with Big Pun, Triple Seis – Duets with Jennifer Lopez, Ashanti, Kelly Rowland, more
Documentaries
Big Pun: The Legacy (2009) – Follow the Fat Joe Show (2021)
Net Worth & Assets
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Net Worth
$5 million
Properties
Homes in Miami, New York
Business Ventures
Terror Squad Productions
Investments
Real estate, music catalog
Trivia & Miscellaneous
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Hobbies & Interests
Boxing, chess, baseball
Controversies
Feuds with 50 Cent, Jay-Z, Eminem, Lil Wayne
Philanthropy & Activism
Supports youth mentoring organizations in New York
Public Image
Known for solo success and as part of Terror Squad
Quotes
“It’s about heart and character. You got to have it.” – “I’m still hungry. I want more success.”
Social Media & Online Presence
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Instagram
@fatjoe
Twitter
@fatjoe
Facebook
Fat Joe
Youtube
FATJOEVEVO
Website
fatjoe.com
Legacy & Influence
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Cultural References
Featured in video games like Def Jam series
Achievements
First Latino solo rapper to go platinum
Mentorship
Helped launch careers of Big Pun, Remy Ma, DJ Khaled
Legacy
Hip hop pioneer, longevity across multiple eras of rap
