10 Defining Moments in the Life of Fat Joe
Joseph Antonio Cartagena, most famously known as Fat Joe, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor from the Bronx, New York. He rose to prominence in the 1990s as a member of the D.I.T.C. crew.
1993-01-01
1993-01-01
Debut Album 'Represent'
Fat Joe released his debut album, 'Represent', which marked his official entry into the hip-hop scene.
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album release
1993-01-01
1993-01-01
Founding of Terror Squad
He founded his own record label, Terror Squad, which went on to sign other notable artists.
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career milestone
2001-01-01
2001-01-01
Release of 'Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.)'
Fat Joe released the album 'Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.)', featuring hit singles like 'What's Luv?'.
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album release
2002-01-01
2002-01-01
Grammy Nomination for 'What's Luv?'
His song 'What's Luv?' featuring Ashanti received a Grammy Award nomination.
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award nomination
2005-01-01
2005-01-01
Release of 'All or Nothing'
He released the album 'All or Nothing', which included the hit track 'Lean Back'.
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album release
2005-01-01
2005-01-01
Grammy Nomination for 'Lean Back'
The hit single 'Lean Back' from his album 'All or Nothing' received a Grammy Award nomination.
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award nomination
2006-01-01
2006-01-01
Release of 'Me, Myself & I'
Fat Joe released his eighth studio album, 'Me, Myself & I'.
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album release
2010-01-01
2010-01-01
Release of 'The Darkside Vol. 1'
He released his tenth studio album, 'The Darkside Vol. 1', featuring collaborations with various artists.
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album release
2017-01-01
2017-01-01
Grammy Nomination for 'All the Way Up'
His song 'All the Way Up' with Remy Ma was nominated for a Grammy Award.
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award nomination
2017-02-17
2017-02-17
Release of 'Plata o Plomo'
Fat Joe and Remy Ma released their collaborative album 'Plata o Plomo'.
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album release