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Fat Joe says going broke after spending millions on private planes is part of his worst decisions ever in life
Luc Belaire’s acclaimed series “Self Made Tastes Better” continues with hip hop legend, Fat Joe. The Latino rapper and actor was raised in NYC’s South Bronx neighborhood and has gone on to become one of the world’s leading hip hop artists. Despite his mega fame, Fat Joe (real name: Joe Cartagena) always embraced his Hispanic heritage, becoming a […]
Luc Belaire’s acclaimed series “Self Made Tastes Better” continues with hip hop legend, Fat Joe.
The Latino rapper and actor was raised in NYC’s South Bronx neighborhood and has gone on to become one of the world’s leading hip hop artists. Despite his mega fame, Fat Joe (real name: Joe Cartagena) always embraced his Hispanic heritage, becoming a role model for urban youth.
In this interview, Fat Joe discusses how he learned the ways of the street, respecting the pioneers, wasting $1.5 million on a single record (and millions more on private planes and jewelry), and learning how to sustain himself as one of the biggest and most consistent names in hip hop by making wiser business decisions. He remembers Jay-Z and Diddy “they had a business plan, they had a structure… they only LOOKED like they were partying.”
Joe counts 36 singles, 10 full-length albums, 12 Billboard Hot 100 hits, and awards from MTV, ASCAP, BET and multiple Grammys among his achievements. He has worked with artists like Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Kanye West, Ashanti, Puff Daddy, Ludacris and many others.
In keeping with the spirit of our “Self Made” series, last year Joe launched a sneaker initiative in to improve student performance in NYC public schools. Students at four schools in the Joe’s neighborhood, the Bronx, were measured on improvement; the class rated “most improved” received free sneakers for everyone in the class! Joe recently announced “round 2” of the popular contest this year, and encourages other celebrities to join him to take the program city-wide.
Fat Joe joins globally renowned music artists like Trina, Eve, Fabolous, G Herbo and more in the second season of Belaire’s “Self Made” campaign.
You can watch the full interview by clicking the button above, and download video clips from HERE.
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Out Now: Tymain Robbins Releases Album ‘Fashionably Late’
North Carolina emcee and creative Tymain Robbins reveals his newest album ‘Fashionably Late’ September 29th which is a testament and journey for him to showcase not only his story but also his amazing talent in curating music. The main story of my upcoming album revolves around self-discovery and personal growth. Each track is a chapter in this narrative, with themes of overcoming, determination, and finding one’s true purpose. Fans of artists like J. Cole, Nas, and Jay-Z should find solace in Tymain Robbins.
“I also watched this Russ interview where he quoted something from John Mayor. He mentioned, “if you wait too long to drop your own songs you’re late to your own party”. That saying really stuck with me,” Tymain said. He continued with, “I’m an artist who has held on to years of music trying to create the perfect project, and it’s caused me to not drop much. The interview made me realize that during this time I’ve forced myself to be late to my accomplishments, celebrations, current fans enjoying new music, and new fans discovering me. So, I decided that if I’m late to my party then I at least need to arrive in fashion.”
The overall LP is based on a diverse amount of topics coming from the words of Tymain himself. The tracks that are the focus on this project are “Fashionably Late,” “Denim Tears,” and “Endless Possibilities.” “Fashionably Late” is about coming back after a hiatus and being better than ever due to the amount of work you put in over the off-season. “Denim Tears” plays on the title of the project, is filled with confidence and this song is about the embodiment of everything in your genes. “Endless Possibilities” is about overcoming adversity and finding strength within ourselves. It’s one of those, “if I can do it, so can you” records.
His recent Rolls Royce activation event is an example of how he extends his creativity to outside the studio. The Rolls Royce listening event was inspired by the luxurious and sophisticated nature of the album. “I wanted the event to match the grandeur of the music and provide fans with a unique and memorable experience,” he said. “The Rolls Royce symbolizes both success and class, which aligns with the album’s themes of ambition and self-improvement. I really just wanted to do something different that I haven’t seen before.”
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