Fat Joe: Biography in Details
Who is Fat Joe?
Fat Joe is an American rapper. He is also an actor. He is a part of the music group Terror squad’ and ‘D.I.T.C.’
This rapper has worked in the movies, including ‘Happy Feet’, ‘Scary Movie 3,’ and a Netflix series, ‘She Gotta Have It.’
Who are the parents of Fat Joe?
Fat Joe was born as Joseph Antonio Cartagena on August 19, 1970, in The Bronx, New York City, New York, the United States. He is a Leo.
His father is Ernesto Delgado and mother, Marie Cartagena, of Puerto Rican- Cuban ancestry. He has a fear of flying. Because of this fear, he rarely performs outside of the East Coast.
Fat Joe went to the Morrisania School in South Bronx, New York.
Fat Joe- Professional Life, Career, Achievements
Fat Joe 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.’
Music
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.
His second album ‘Jealous One’s envy’ 1995 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 members of the ‘Terror Squad’ are Carbon Link, Triple Seis, Prospect, Late Big Pun, Armageddon, and Remy Ma. 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?. Joe’s sixth album ‘All or Nothing’ was released in 2005; it had guest features by Eminem, Nelly, R. Kelly, and Mase, among others.
Fat Joe came out with the seventh album ‘Me, Myself & I,’ which was his first with a new label, ‘Virgin Records in 2006.’ This album included the hit single ‘Make It Rain’ by Lil Wayne.
However, his eighth solo album, ‘The Elephant In The Room’, was distributed by ‘Imperial Records.’ Fat Joe’s next album, ‘The Darkside Vol. 1’.
After a gap of almost ten years, he got a ‘Top 40’ hit with his single, ‘All the Way Up,’ which made it number 27 on ‘Hot 100.’ This single was from the album ‘Plato O Plomo’, 2017, and featured Fat Joe and Remy Ma.
Movies
Fat Joe has appeared in a few movies, including ‘Thicker than Water’ in 1999, ‘Empire,’ and ‘Happy Feet’ in 2006, among others, and also a Netflix series, ‘She’s Gotta Have It’ from 2017 – the present.
Apart from his music career, he has also dabbled in ventures such as a fashion line ‘FJ560,’ a barbershop, and a clothing store, ‘Fat Joe’s Halftime.’
How much is the net worth of Fat Joe?
As of 2023, Fat Joe has an estimated net worth of around $6 million US. As an American rapper, his salary is not known.
Joe was selling his newly built mansion in some place called Plantation, FL for $1,999,000. The home has 5,342 square feet with four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms among the main house and a second-floor guest house.
Fat Joe: Controversy, Salary
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.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight
Fat Joe is bald and has green eyes. His height is 6 feet 1 inch, weight is 130Kg. His chest, waist, and biceps sizes are 47-45-15 inches.
Social Media
Fat Joe has around 2M followers on Facebook, about 879K on Twitter, and 3M on Instagram.
Fat Joe's Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|
| 2024 | August | Monday |
| 2025 | August | Tuesday |
| 2026 | August | Wednesday |
| 2027 | August | Thursday |
| 2028 | August | Saturday |
