Joseph Antonio Cartagena, known professionally as Fat Joe, is an American rapper from the Bronx, New York. He began his career in 1992 as a member of the Diggin' in the Crates Crew (D.I.T.C.) and later founded his own group, Terror Squad. Notable albums include "Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.)" (2001) and "The World Changed On Me" (2024). His best-known tracks are "Lean Back" with Terror Squad and "What's Luv?" featuring Ashanti and Ja Rule. Fat Joe has collaborated with artists such as Big Pun, Remy Ma, and DJ Khaled. Beyond music, he has appeared in films like "Scary Movie 3" and "Happy Feet."
