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Joseph Cartagena, known professionally as Fat Joe, is a prominent New York City-based rapper and producer who rose to fame in the mid-1990s with his gritty street narratives and collaborations within Terror Squad and Shady Records.
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Who is Fat Joe?
Fat Joe is the stage name of Joseph Cartagena, a rapper from the Bronx. He released his first solo album, Represent, in 1993.
What is Fat Joe's connection to Terror Squad?
Fat Joe founded the Terror Squad record label and rap group. The collective's best-known single is Lean Back, released with Remy Ma in 2004.
What does the album title J.O.S.E. mean?
J.O.S.E. stands for Jealous Ones Still Envy, Fat Joe's platinum-selling album. It is associated with songs such as What's Luv? featuring Ashanti and Ja Rule.
Which Fat Joe collaborations are most closely associated with his mainstream success?
What's Luv? with Ashanti and Ja Rule became one of his major crossover records. Later, All the Way Up paired him with Remy Ma, French Montana, and Dre.
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