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Fat Joe Biography

Birth Name:Joseph Antonio Cartagena

Birth Place:Bronx, New York City, New York, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Actor, Producer, Music department

Fast Facts

  • 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

Awards

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