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STARZ Announces Premiere of ‘Fat Joe Talks’ with Method Man as Inaugural Guest

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STARZ Announces Premiere of 'Fat Joe Talks' with Method Man as Inaugural Guest

STARZ has revealed that its first weekly interview series, Fat Joe Talks, will debut on Friday, October 4. The premiere episode will feature award-winning artist and actor Method Man, star of Power Book II: Ghost, as the inaugural guest. Host Fat Joe will delve into Method Man’s NAACP Image Award-winning role as Davis MacLean, exploring his reflections on the character following the conclusion of the hit series.

The conversation between the two hip-hop legends also touches on their shared history from the 1990s, Wu-Tang Clan’s enduring influence, and Method Man’s ability to balance his public career with family life. Filmed in Staten Island, Method Man’s hometown, the episode will feature locations meaningful to his journey.

“I’ve been preparing all my life for the moment to host my own show and it’s finally here,” Fat Joe said. “We are going to make history and I’m grateful to STARZ, Embassy Row and SpringHill for believing in the vision. I’m looking forward to showing another side of my personality and having compelling conversations with some of the world’s most influential leaders and entertainers. Get your popcorn ready.”

New episodes of Fat Joe Talks will air every Friday at midnight on the STARZ app and 9 PM ET/PT on STARZ in the U.S. Guests include Mary J. Blige, Hakeem Jeffries, T.I., Babyface, Latto, Buju Banton, and Remy Ma.

Fat Joe, the series’ host and executive producer, brings his charismatic approach to interviewing high-profile celebrities, diving into untold stories and cultural moments that shaped their lives.

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Fat Joe Releases New Single “Paradise” Featuring DJ Khaled & Anitta

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Fat Joe Releases New Single "Paradise" Featuring DJ Khaled & Anitta

Grammy-nominated artist Fat Joe has unveiled his latest single, “Paradise,” featuring DJ Khaled and Anitta, following their electrifying performance at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. The track samples Stevie B’s freestyle classic “Spring Love” and showcases Anitta’s rare English vocals on the hook, singing, “feels like paradise, ocean water coming down your thighs, can you feel me?!” Meanwhile, Joe delivers a dynamic verse depicting his blissful lifestyle with a female companion.

Alongside the song release, Joe debuted a vibrant music video filmed in uptown Manhattan, featuring scenes on the famous Dyckman Street and a club setting with Joe, Anitta, and Khaled. The video premiered on multiple platforms, including MTV Live, BET Jams, and YouTube, as well as on the Paramount Times Square billboards.

In addition to his VMAs performance, Joe served as a presenter, introducing host Megan Thee Stallion to the stage. “Paradise” marks the second single from his upcoming solo album, his first in 14 years, following August’s release of “Outta Control” featuring Remy Ma.

Recently honored with the Key to the City by New York Mayor Eric Adams, Joe is also set to launch his new STARZ interview series, Fat Joe Talks, offering exclusive insights into the lives of today’s influential figures.

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Fat Joe Believes ‘It’d Be No Hip-Hop’ At The Super Bowl If It Weren’t For Jay-Z

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The pick for Super Bowl LIX’s halftime headliner has proven controversial, drawing criticism for the NFL, Roc Nation, and Jay-Z in particular. This is familiar territory for the rapper-turned-mogul, whose partnership with the NFL has been criticized from the very beginning. But he has at least one supporter in his corner — former rap rival and fellow Golden Era pioneer Fat Joe, who defended Jay during a livestream on his Instagram account. During the wide-ranging monologue, Joe posited that while Jay-Z’s deal with the NFL might not be perfect, that there wouldn’t even be an opportunity for rappers like Kendrick Lamar or Lil Wayne to headline the Super Bowl halftime show.

While acknowledging the contingent of hip-hop heads who wanted Lil Wayne to headline in New Orleans, he argued that “it ain’t just one man’s decision” and “if he wasn’t doing shows, it’d be no hip-hop.” As an example, he pointed to the 2022 show, which was headlined by rap legends Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg and featured 50 Cent, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar, and joked that if not for Jay, the halftime show would feature performances of the viral country folk song, “Cotton-Eyed Joe.” While that might be an exaggeration on his part, the last arguable rap act to perform the halftime show was Black Eyed Peas in 2011, at the height of “I Gotta Feeling” and “Boom Boom Pow Pow.”

So, while it wasn’t Jay’s decision to book Kendrick (or snub Lil Wayne), Joe believes his influence has at least opened the door for non-traditional performers, as hip-hop continues to take it pretty far.

Fat Joe Defends JAY-Z And Roc Nation Amidst Halftime Show Controversy

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JAY-Z’s approval rating is not particularly high right now. The Roc Nation founder has come under fire for his decision to have Kendrick Lamar headline the upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show. It makes perfect sense on paper, given Lamar’s popularity. The problem, of course is location. The Super Bowl is going to be in New Orleans next year, and fans believe New Orleans native Lil Wayne should have been given the spot. Celebrities of every ilk have come out of the woodwork to criticize Roc Nation as a result. One of the few who hasn’t is Fat Joe.

Fat Joe hopped on Instagram Live on September 10 to set the record straight. At least, as far as he saw it. The Terror Squad leader praised JAY-Z and Roc Nation for what they’ve managed to do over the last five years. Instead of focusing on the negative, i.e. the Wayne situation, Fat Joe stepped back and told the fans to consider what the Halftime Show looked like before Hov took over. He pointed out that very few hip hop artists were given the chance to headline prior to Roc Nation’s involvement in 2019. “They brought out Dr. Dre, Eminem, everybody, number one ratings,” he stated.

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Fat Joe Appreciates What Roc Nation Has Done Since 2019

Fat Joe has a point. Most of the artists who headlined prior to 2019 were in the rock and pop sphere. Since 2019, however, the presence of hip hop and R&B has been magnified. Usher performed last year. The Weeknd in 2021. The aforementioned Dr. Dre ensemble, which also included 50 Cent and Kendrick Lamar, in 2022. Fat Joe wanted to emphasize the role that JAY-Z played in getting these artists on one of the biggest stages in the world. He also noted that hip hop heads tends to be most critical of the genre they love. “Of course, the hip hop community likes to attack hip hop,” he quipped.

Fat Joe has sympathy for Lil Wayne, and those who want Wayne to headline. He simply wants to give Hov his flowers when it comes to increasing hip hop’s presence at the Halftime Show. “How about [this], if he wasn’t doing shows, it’d be no hip hop,” the rapper asserted. “Be careful what you wish for.” Joe is on a short list of rappers who have stuck up for JAY-Z on the heels on the Halftime Show, but his points are worth considering. Wayne may not be performing, but a prime K. Dot isn’t a half bad alternative.

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LL Cool J Makes His Triumphant Return With New Album “The FORCE”

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LL Cool J is here. The legendary rapper has released his first new album in over a decade. Not only that, but LL has aggressively promoted the album by doing interviews and podcast appearances. It feels like the New York spitter has more passion harnessed into The FORCE than he did his previous effort, Exit 13. He certainly has more guest features. The FORCE has a staggering lineup of artists from multiple eras of hip hop. It’s a testament to LL Cool J’s reputation that he could take a decade off, then come back and secure features from the likes of Nas and Eminem. Plus, the album is actually good.

“Saturday Night Special” remains a standout, with its old school production and smooth turns from both Rick Ross and Fat Joe. The collaborations between LL Cool J and his roster of guests consistently make for the best songs on the album. “Proclivities” gets LL back in smooth talking, slow jam mode, and it has a killer Saweetie verse to boot. Busta Rhymes brings out LL’s energetic side on “Huey In the Chair,” while “Praise Him” sees LL Cool J and Nas swap bars over another vintage beat. The solo cuts on The FORCE are solid, “Post Modern” and “Basquiat Energy,” in particular, but they do lack the hunger and the spark that LL gets whenever he’s feeding off others. A definite improvement over Exit 13, and overall, the best LL has sounded in a long time. No “Accidental Racist” train-wrecks here.

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The FORCE tracklist:

  1. Spirit of Cyrus (featuring Snoop Dogg)
  2. The Force
  3. Saturday Night Special (featuring Rick Ross & Fat Joe)
  4. Black Code Suite (featuring Sona Jobarteh)
  5. Passion
  6. Proclivities (featuring Saweetie)
  7. Post Modern
  8. 30 Decembers
  9. Runnit Back
  10. Huey In the Chair (featuring Busta Rhymes)
  11. Basquiat Energy
  12. Praise Him (featuring Nas)
  13. Murdergram Deux (featuring Eminem)
  14. The Vow (featuring Don Pablito, J-S.A.N.D. & Mad Squablz)

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Remy Ma Pushes The Nude Boundaries In “Outta Control” Visuals Alongside Fat Joe

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Remy Ma, Fat Joe, and producing tandem Cool & Dre, have a newish collaboration together, “Outta Control”. The track is just over a month old and even with that much time passing, it’s still generating buzz. Originally, the bars were up for debate, particularly on the part of the fiery femcee. “They said I shot a friend over a band, and? / Imagine what I’d do to a b**** that I can’t stand / Right now, I’m on the edge, so don’t push me“. If you aren’t familiar that first line is a real-life reference to when Remy shot Makeda Barnes-Joseph back in 2007. This led to her receiving convictions of assault, possession of an illegal weapon, and attempted coercion in 2008.

Listeners were in an uproar and wondering why she chose to rap about that with such braggadocio. In addition, the July 12 cut was also getting the community talking because of the name she used in the writing credits. Instead of attributing her work to Remy Mackie, one that Remy’s been using since marrying Papoose in ’08, “Outta Control” was penned by Remy Kioni Smith. That would happen to be her maiden name, further suggesting that her and the fellow NY MC were done.

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Watch Remy Ma & Fat Joe’s Music Video For “Outta Control”

As we said earlier, the single is not done in terms of sparking more talk on the internet. According to HipHopDX, the music video dropped, and, in the visuals, Remy Ma and her longtime collaborator are going topless. For Joe Crack, the reception might not be as favorable, but for Ms. Ma, she may have some men googly eyed. All that is covering her chest is her long black hair and the video isn’t shy about showing several shots of this “outfit”. You can check out the visuals for yourself with the link above.

What are your thoughts on Remy Ma going topless for the “Outta Control” music video? Is this surprising to you at all, why or why not? Is this song in your current rotation? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Remy Ma and Fat Joe. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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50 Cent Claims He’s “Best Friends” With Fat Joe Despite Years Of Feuding

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50 Cent and Fat Joe have a lot in common. Both are New York legends. Both got their start in the 90s, before reaching their commercial peak in the 2000s. Despite, or perhaps because of these similarities, though, 50 and Joe hated each other. They spent years taking shots at each other on record and on the radio. It was impossible to fathom these two getting along at one point, and yet, they buried the hatchet. 50 Cent talked about his relationship with Fat Joe in 2024, and claimed that they had actually become best friends.

50’s revelation came about during a recent episode of Million Dollaz Worth of Game. The rapper stated that his beef with Fat Joe stemmed from his proximity to Murder, Inc. Basically, 50 Cent declared anyone who was cool with Murder, Inc. to be an op, and Joe fit the bill. “I didn’t f*ck with people because they had already dealt with them,” 50 explained. “The entire beginning of my career I was up against the leverage of Murder Inc. So, my whole beef with Fat Joe was really his loyalty.” 50 Cent never had a legitimate problem with Joe, and once the dust settled, the two men actually respected each other.

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50 Cent Commended Fat Joe For His ‘Loyalty’

“Later we become the best friends, like I really f*ck with him,” 50 Cent admitted. “He’s loyal to a default, because he worked with him.” This isn’t the first time that the G-Unit founder has expressed regret over the Joe situation. During a 2023 interview with Rolling Stone, 50 unpacked his relationship with Joe and realized that he’d misread the situation. “I would see him a little uncomfortable with the success I was having, and I interpreted as, ‘He doesn’t like me,’” the rapper admitted. “When he’s really the kind of guy you want to be friends with because he’s loyal to a default.”

Fat Joe has heard 50 Cent’s kind words, and responded similarly. The Terror Squad boss went on Cam Capone News to hash out what happened, and saluted 50 for going toe to toe with him. He also said that the beef with 50 inadvertently boosted his reputation as a New York legend. “I had the persona of New York Suge Knight,” he noted. “So for [50 Cent] talking about Fat Joe in the same city. The funeral homes was making bids.” We’re glad both artists have moved on, and have seemingly done so together.

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Today In Hip Hop History: Fat Joe Dropped His Third LP ‘Don Cartagena’ 26 Years Ago

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On this date in 1998, Terror Squad general Fat Joe released his third full length album Don Cartagena on the Atlantic/Big Beat/Terror Squad imprint.

On his first “official” release of Terror Squad as a crew and label, Fat Joe garnered the support from his then TS crew Armageddon, Triple Seis, Cuban Link and new recruit standout Big Punisher to pull together a superstar-laden album that would catapult TS to an equal level of success. With Pun’s almost overnight stardom from the smash single “Still Not A Player”, it gave Joe the leeway to bring in the rest of the crew sans Remy Ma, who was in Bedford Hill Correctional Facility. Singles such as “Bet Ya Man Can’t (Triz)” and “The Hidden Hand” left fans looking for that Terror Squad album with the original cast members, but internal strife only allowed those tracks to bring those thoughts into fruition. The real album feature was of course the Ski-produced “John Blaze”, which featured Nas, Jadakiss, Raekwon and Pun, is still considered one of the greatest joint tracks ever laid.

The album’s commercial success reflected the response from the fans, being Joe’s first top ten Billboard 200 release, grabbing a A- from EW and selling 100,000 in its first week was right in line of the thinking of The Don. Within a month, Don Cartagena was certified gold by the RIAA.

Salute to Joe, Pun(RIP), the entire original Terror Squad, Just Blaze, Dame Grease, Preemo and everyone else involved in the making of this Hip Hop classic!

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Fat Joe Receives Key to the City of New York from Mayor Eric Adams

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Fat Joe Receives Key to the City of New York from Mayor Eric Adams

On Tuesday evening, Grammy-nominated artist, author, and philanthropist Fat Joe was honored with the Key to the City of New York by Mayor Eric Adams. The presentation took place ahead of Joe’s highly anticipated performance at Orchard Beach in the Bronx, his hometown. Mayor Adams lauded Joe’s contributions both as a musician and his philanthropic efforts in the community.

The recognition comes as Fat Joe prepares for the debut of his new talk show, Fat Joe Talks, on STARZ this fall. The show, executive produced by LeBron James and Joe himself, will feature interviews with high-profile guests and explore a range of significant topics through thought-provoking conversations.

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[WATCH] Fat Joe Receives Key To The City From NYC Mayor Adams

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Even though he hosted a star-studded concert on his home turf over the weekend, Bronx native and Hip Hop legend Fat Joe was also presented the key to the City of New York from Mayor Eric Adams. The lifetime award was not only given to Crack for his skills on the mic, but also his commitment to philanthropy and giving back to his community.

See the footage HERE of the ceremony in Orchard Beach

Joe’s advocacy is well known for promoting healthcare, Joe has shown his concern for average Americans being taken advantage of by large medical companies. Joe even attended a rally in the Nation’s capitol to push the bill that will eliminate hidden fees in healthcare and ha seven met with President Biden a few times to discuss the issue.

Back in May, Joe received an honorary doctorate degree from Lehman College in the Bronx, where he credited his Bronx upbringing for making him the man he is today.

Mayor Adams recently rescinded the same honor to Diddy, who was requested to return the Key to the City following the Cassie assault video.

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