Fat Joe: Bronx Roots to Hip-Hop Icon
Explore the rise of hip-hop legend Fat Joe — born Joseph Antonio Cartagena in the Bronx, New York — whose voice, style, and entrepreneurship helped define East Coast rap. From early breakthroughs in the 1990s with hits like “Lean Back” and “What’s Luv?” to founding the influential Terror Squad label and branching into acting and media, this Legacy Makers episode highlights Joe’s drive, cultural impact, and enduring legacy in music and beyond.