Fat Joe On Making Amends With 50 Cent, His Thoughts On The J. Cole Diss Track & Losing Weight

Join us in welcoming renowned rapper Fat Joe to On Purpose. In an in-depth conversation Fat Joe opens up about his incredible journey from the streets to stardom.

Discover the challenges he faced, from dealing with bullying and loss to avoiding the pitfalls of substance abuse. Hear poignant stories about his upbringing, the importance of family and loyalty, and his struggle with depression. This episode is filled with raw honesty, emotional resilience, and inspiring insights into Fat Joe’s life and career. Don’t miss this powerful and uplifting narrative of transformation and growth.

In this interview, we discuss:
00:00 Intro
02:04 Earliest Childhood Memory
03:52 Bullying
07:53 Developing resilience
08:37 Life and Death Choices
09:51 Thug Life
12:42 Ambition to Succeed
16:43 Figure It Out
22:03 Family Tree
27:43 Losing Family Over Addiction
31:57 Loss and Grief
39:21 Sister Love
41:13 Big Pun
46:56 Financial Literacy
50:19 Take Care of Your Parents
52:13 Money and Trust
56:25 Stick Around
57:44 Kids with Special Needs
01:02:30 Channeling Energy Through Music
01:04:30 Interview Gone VIral
01:08:30 Doing Good in Silence
01:11:05 The Hip Hop Culture
01:13:30 Spiritual and Healing Journey
01:16:34 Hair Care
01:19:47 Weight Loss
01:25:02 Joe on Final Five

Episode Resources:
https://www.instagram.com/fatjoe
https://www.tiktok.com/@realfatjoe

Taping took place at Soho Home at Soho Works 55 Water.