Fat Joe | Where Are They Now? | Why He Dissed Tupac?

Before They Were Famous - A podcast by Michael McCrudden

One of Hip-Hop’s most influential Latino superstars, Fat Joe would emerge out of the Bronx during the 90s and forge a reputation for himself one gangsta album at a time. After discovering the massive talent of Big Pun, Joe would form Terror Squad -- and while the group didn’t stick around all that long, it left a big impression before it was through. In the early 2000s, Fat Joe would continue to climb the charts, but this time he did it largely by moving further into pop music than ever before. And while Joe’s productivity has dropped off over the past decade, he’s shifted into mentor gear and has become one of the most impactful and influential voices for a new generation of upcoming artists. Whether he’s rapping beside Remy Ma or Cool & Dre, if Fat Joe lends his voice to a track, people tend to listen. Think you know how Fat Joe once saved Common’s life? Then drop the story in the comments down below before we get to it. Otherwise, sit back and enjoy our newest episode of Where Are They Now!