Fat Joe

Birth Name:

Joseph Antonio Cartagena

Birth Place:

Bronx, New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Soundtrack, Actor, Producer, Music department

Donated 20 computers to his old Bronx elementary school
Has supported Michelle Obama's Let's Move! campaign against childhood obesity
His song "Make It Rain" was certified platinum by the RIAA Ringtune program in 2007
His song "What's Luv?" won Top Soundtrack Song of the Year at the 2003 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards
Was inducted into the Bronx Walk of Fame in 2012
Well known for being a member of the rap group Terror Squad
Had the opportunity to sign rappers Rick Ross and Pitbull to his label, but turned it down

1999Soul Train Award - The Michael Jackson Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video:Nominated

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