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Fat Joe Releases New Take On Lean Back With Shab

Hip-hop legend Fat Joe has teamed up with SHAB for a new take on his classic track 'Lean Back'.The 52-year-old musician - whose real name is Joseph Cartagena – had a "dope" time working with...

Doja Cat's Third Album Is Finished

Doja Cat's third album is complete but she's not ready to drop it just yet.The 24-year-old singer-and-rapper's fans have been demanding she release her follow-up to 2019's 'Hot Pink', however, she admitted she's ''holding on...

Fat Joe Says What's Luv? Was Originally Written For Jennifer Lopez

Fat Joe's 'What's Luv?' was originally written for Jennifer Lopez rather than Ashanti.The catchy single was a huge chart success when it was released back in 2001, but Joe shocked Ashanti during an Instagram Live...

Fat Joe: 'Passing On Signing Eminem To My Record Label Is My Biggest Regret'

The Without Me hitmaker approached Fat Joe several times before finding mainstream success, but the Lean Back hitmaker refused to take a chance on the little-known Michigan rapper, who went on to become...

Drake And Chris Brown's Shows 'Monitored' By Police

Drake and Chris Brown are being monitored by police. The rappers' club appearances and performances are said to be under observation by a group of officers from the NYPD - known as the 'Hip-Hop' squad...

Jennifer Lopez Returns To The Bronx For 15th Anniversary Gig

She really is still Jenny from the block. Fifteen years into her successful career, Jennifer Lopez returned to her home for her first ever concert in the Bronx Wednesday night. There’s a theme here –...

Fat Joe Blames Accountant For Prison Stint

Rapper Fat Joe has alleged a rogue accountant was to blame for his conviction on tax evasion charges.The hip-hop star, real name Joseph Cartagena, spent three months in jail last year (13) after admitting failing...

Fat Joe Leaves Prison

Rapper Fat Joe was released from prison in time to spend America's Thanksgiving holiday (28Nov13) with his family.The hip-hop star, real name Joseph Cartagena, was jailed in Miami, Florida in August (13) after he pleaded...

Fat Joe Begins 4 Month Prison Sentence For Tax Evasion

Rapper Fat Joe has turned himself into Miami Police today (26th August) in order to serve a four month prison sentence. Fat Joe -whose real name is Joseph Cartagena- was sentenced in December for tax...

Fat Joe Behind Bars For Tax Evasion Sentence

Rapper Fat Joe has arrived at a prison in Miami, Florida to begin a four month spell behind bars for tax evasion.The slimmed-down hitmaker, real name Joseph Cartagena, turned himself in to authorities at the...

$718,000 Tax Dodge Could Spell Two Years In Jail For Fat Joe

He might have hit the headlines for having beef with 50 Cent of late, but it was Magistrate Judge Cathy Waldor who had a few words to say to rapper Fat Joe recently. On Thursday...

Fat Joe Pleads Guilty To Tax Evasion

Rapper Fat Joe is facing two years behind bars after pleading guilty to two counts of of tax evasion.The Lean Back hitmaker, real name Joseph Cartagena, has been accused of owing nearly $718,038 (£448,773) in...

Fat Joe Guilty: Rapper Found Guilty Of Tax Evasion

Rap entrepreneur Fat Joe was found guilty of tax evasion today (Dec. 20), with prosecutors charging him for failing to pay taxes on the $3 million in income he earned over two years for performances...

50 Cent: 'Fat Joe Rivalry Could Have Ended In Tragedy'

50 Cent is relieved to have finally settled his longrunning feud with rap rival Fat Joe because he feared their vicious war of words would end in tragedy.The In Da Club hitmaker approached Fat Joe...

Chris Lighty: Memorial Service Attracts Hip Hop Giants

The memorial for Chris Lighty drew hip-hop stars from the past and present to celebrate the rap mogul's life, reports The New York Daily News. Following his tragic death, the memorial service for Chris Lighty...

Fat Joe To Be Inducted Into Hometown Hall Of Fame

Rapper Fat Joe is to be inducted into his hometown hall of fame in New York next month (May12).The Lean Back hitmaker will be honoured for his musical achievements by members of the Bronx Tourism...

Lil Wayne And Fat Joe To Coach Celebrity Basketball Tournament

Rappers Lil Wayne and Fat Joe are set to become sports coaches for a day as part of basketball star Dwight Howard's charity tournament this weekend (13Nov11).The pair will coach professional Nba players such as...

Fat Joe Not Changing Name To Reflect Slimmer Figure

Rapper Fat Joe has no intention of changing his stage name after slimming down by more than 100 pounds (45 kilograms) - insisting he'll always be "fat at heart".The Lean Back hitmaker's portly frame earned...

Fat Joe Slimmed Down After Pals' Heart Attacks

Rapper Fat Joe was scared into losing weight after seven of his friends died from a heart attack in their thirties.The hip-hop star, 40, is famed for his portly frame and once tipped the scales...

Fat Joe Opens Restaurant

Heavyweight rapper Fat Joe is cashing in on his love of food by launching a seafood restaurant in his native New York.The Lean Back star has teamed up with chef Mark Thomas to open the...

Fat Joe Cleared Over Groping Allegations

FAT JOE has been "officially cleared" over false allegations he sexually assaulted a woman following a concert on Sunday (20Jun10), according to the rapper's lawyer.The Lean Back hitmaker was detained by cops in Madison, Wisconsin...

Big Pun's Wife Urges Fat Joe To Honour Funeral Promise

Late rapper BIG PUN's wife LIZA RIOS has further fuelled her war of words with rap heavyweight FAT JOE by insisting her husband got "played" by his Terror Squad boss in an online video.Homeless Rios...

Cops Shut Down Fat Joe Video Shoot

Rapper FAT JOE had to halt filming on his new music video on Friday (17Apr09) after huge crowds in New York's Spanish Harlem district caused police to shut down the production. The hip-hop star was shooting...

Remy Ma Jailed For Eight Years Over Shooting

The rapper Remy Ma has been handed an eight-year jail sentence by a New York judge for her role in a Manhattan nightclub shooting last year.The 26-year-old, famed for her solo work as well as...

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Fat Joe Shocked By Nas And Jay-z Friendship

Heavyweight rapper FAT JOE has hit out at NAS for ending his feud with former rival JAY-Z, accusing him of going soft. The hip-hop feud ignited when Nas' girlfriend, and the mother of his...

Fat Joe Fuels Rap War With 50 Cent At Angry Vmas

Heavyweight rapper FAT JOE fanned the flames of his feud with 50 CENT and his rap crew G-UNIT at last night's MTV Video Music Awards in Miami, Florida, by poking fun at his entourage....

Fat Joe Apologises To Roy Jones Jr Over Rap Lyric

Rapper FAT JOE was forced to apologise to former boxing champ ROY JONES JR after the fighter took offence to the heavyweight chart star poking fun at his defeats in JA RULE's anthem NEW YORK....

Fat Joe Weighs In On 50 Cent War With Candy Shop Confession

Rap heavyweight FAT JOE is still scratching his head over 50 CENT's attack on him on new track PIGGY BANK - because he helped produce his fellow New Yorker's megahit CANDY SHOP. The...

Fat Joe Sheds 80 Pounds

Hip-hop star FAT JOE has lost 36 kilograms (80 pounds) and dropped eight suit sizes in just a year - and he credits OPRAH WINFREY for his significant weight loss. The heavyweight...

Fat Joe Conquers Fear Of Flying

Hip-hop star FAT JOE has conquered his fear of flying, after 10 years of avoiding air travel. The rapper, real name JOSEPH CARTAGENA, often travelled by bus from his New Jersey home whenever his...

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