Jay-Z, Diddy, And Fat Joe Helped DJ Khaled Unveil His Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

DJ Khaled has claimed yet another major key, and this one is forever. The DJ, producer, hype man, and all around party starter, was honored with the 2,719th star on the illustrious Hollywood Walk Of Fame. People came out in droves on Hollywood and Vine to witness the “I’m The One” maestro be honored with a star on the famous sidewalk and DJ Khaled was joined in the ceremony by some high profile friends in Jay-Z, Diddy, and Fat Joe.

“It’s just not me, it’s we,” Khaled said when standing on the podium. “I’m doing this for my kids… I just wanna make it super clear, we’re just getting started. Anything you’ve seen me do before. Just imagine at the more trillionth power level ever. Cause I’m not stoppin’, I’m making more music… they ain’t believe in us!”

He thanked his wife and kids profusely, before Fat Joe took to the stage to say some words on Khaled. “When I met him, he made me move out of New York to Miami,” Joe said. “When I think of Khaled, I think of love. That’s the only reason why you see the heavyweights here like you see them.”

“I remember that day when you told me, ‘They don’t believe me, Puff.’ I was like ‘Khaled, what are you talking about? You’re doing great…’But they don’t believe me.” Diddy began. “I remember from that day, you worked all the way up. You’re a pioneer; you’re an icon and a brilliant businessman. But most importantly, you’re a great friend to all of us here…Your energy and your work ethic is unmatched, we celebrate you for everything.”

Khaled was overcome and his Instagram page currently filled with photos and videos illustrating how grateful he is for the honor. “This right here, my star, I want my star to represent the light, the love that shines on everybody,” Khaled told the crowd, before adding, “There’s only one Khaled, that’s all I have to say.”

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DJ Khaled Joined by JAY-Z, Diddy, and Fat Joe as He Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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DJ Khaled‘s week is off to a great start. The Hip-Hop legend had a major moment in his career on Monday as he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

In addition to his family, Hip-Hop royalty and friends of Khaled, JAY-Z, Diddy, and Fat Joe, all pulled up to celebrate Khaled’s inclusion on the storied sidewalk.

Following receiving his star, Hov, Puff, and Joey Crack all posed next to Khaled at the star.

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ICYMI: Fat Joe Announces the Release of His Memoir ‘The Book of Jose’ on Nov. 1

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On November 1, 2022, Roc Lit 101, a Random House Group subsidiary, will release The Book of Jose by Grammy-nominated hip-hop musician Fat Joe. The gripping memoir will detail how Joe rose from the drug- and violence-plagued South Bronx of the 1980s to become one of his generation’s most powerful figures.

The Book of Jose is more than just a book about my career,” said Fat Joe. “It explores the darkest moments of my life — brushes with death, being locked up, losing friends, and dealing with depression — that shaped me as a man. I overcame significant adversity but I’m excited to be in position to share my story and inspire others through my journey.”

The book will lift the lid on Joe’s tumultuous background and provide readers with a glimpse into his meteoric rise to fame, all while fully accounting for the costs and benefits of that life: its tragedies, regrets, and shining victories. The Book of Jose maintains Joe’s acclaimed position as one of hip-hop’s greatest storytellers with a wide spectrum of wild-but-true anecdotes.

 Fans can preorder a copy at https://bit.ly/BookofJose

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Fat Joe Announces the Release of His Memoir ‘The Book of Jose’ on Nov. 1

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On November 1, 2022, Roc Lit 101, a Random House Group subsidiary, will release The Book of Jose by Grammy-nominated hip-hop musician Fat Joe. The gripping memoir will detail how Joe rose from the drug- and violence-plagued South Bronx of the 1980s to become one of his generation’s most powerful figures.

The Book of Jose is more than just a book about my career,” said Fat Joe. “It explores the darkest moments of my life — brushes with death, being locked up, losing friends, and dealing with depression — that shaped me as a man. I overcame significant adversity but I’m excited to be in position to share my story and inspire others through my journey.”

The book will lift the lid on Joe’s tumultuous background and provide readers with a glimpse into his meteoric rise to fame, all while fully accounting for the costs and benefits of that life: its tragedies, regrets, and shining victories. The Book of Jose maintains Joe’s acclaimed position as one of hip-hop’s greatest storytellers with a wide spectrum of wild-but-true anecdotes.

 Fans can preorder a copy at https://bit.ly/BookofJose

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Fat Joe Will Release ‘The Book Of Jose’ Memoir This Fall: ‘It Explores The Darkest Moments Of My Life’

Fans of Fat Joe will soon get a raw, intimate look at the “All The Way Up” rapper’s life. This November, Joe will release his memoir The Book Of Jose, which will detail the New York rapper’s upbringing and his rise to fame.

The Book Of Jose is more than just a book about my career,” Joe said in a statement. “It explores the darkest moments of my life — brushes with death, being locked up, losing friends, and dealing with depression — that shaped me as a man. I overcame significant adversity but I’m excited to be in a position to share my story and inspire others through my journey.”

Joe’s memoir arrives via Roc Lit 101, a publishing company from Jay-Z’s Roc Nation created in partnership with Random House Publishing. Additionally, Roc Lit 101 confirmed via The Associated Press that Roc Lit 101 will also publish a memoir from Yo Gotti, a book on criminal injustice by Meek Mill, and a fantasy fiction title from Lil Uzi Vert.

Over the years, Joe has become known for hits like the Ashanti and Ja Rule collaboration “What’s Luv?,” the Lil Wayne-assisted “Make It Rain,” and “Lean Back,” with his Terror Squad crew. He was also a friend and frequent collaborator of rapper Big Pun before the “How We Roll” rapper’s untimely passing in 2000.

The Book Of Jose hits shelves November 1. Check out the cover below.

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Fans can pre-order The Book Of Jose here.

Today in Hip Hop History: Big Pun’s Posthumous Sophomore Lp ‘Yeeeah Baby’ Dropped 22 Years Ago

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On this day in 2000, the first posthumous L.P. to be released by the first “Latin to go platinum” entitled Yeeeah Baby was released on the Loud/Terror Squad imprint.

Christopher “Big Pun” Rios passed away just shy of two months before his sophomore L.P.’s release and anticipated success, which came on the heels of his debut album, Capital Punishment. With appearances from the entire Terror Squad and executive production by the T.S. general Fat Joe, the 16-track album showed Pun’s acute diversity in his lyricism and approach to song-making, which yielded some of the most memorable songs of his career. The album took longer to record because of Pun’s extreme obesity since his breathing problems couldn’t permit him to spit his custom, rapid-fire flow freely.

Some of the L.P.’s favorites are the Puerto Rican anthem “100%” with Terror Squad crooner Tony Sunshine on the hook, “New York Giants” featuring M.O.P., “Ms. Martin,” an ode to his protege Remy Ma and the touching single “It’s So Hard” featuring Donnell Jones.

Salute to Big Pun, Pun Jr., and the entire Terror Squad for this remarkable piece of Hip Hop History!

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