Fat Joe, 1970
Actors · August 19, 1970
Fat Joe
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Fat Joe is 55 years old, born August 19, 1970 in United States · Leo.
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About
Fat Joe turned Bronx boom-bap into chart dominance with 'Lean Back,' a 2004 smash that defined mid-aughts hip-hop. Born Joseph Cartagena in 1970, the American rapper emerged from D.I.T.C. crew in 1992 before launching Terror Squad, a label that signed Big Pun, Remy Ma, and DJ Khaled. His platinum album J.O.S.E. (2001) spawned 'What's Luv?' featuring Ja Rule and Ashanti—a number-two Billboard hit. Leo drive: relentless empire-building.
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Biography
Joseph Antonio Cartagena, stage name Fat Joe, is an American rapper born August 19, 1970. He began recording with hip-hop collective Diggin' in the Crates Crew (D.I.T.C.) in 1992, then released his debut solo album Represent in 1993 with lead single 'Flow Joe,' which topped the Hot Rap Songs chart. The Bronx native followed with Jealous One's Envy (1995) and Don Cartagena (1998) before releasing Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.) in 2001, which achieved platinum certification and yielded 'What's Luv?' featuring Ja Rule and Ashanti—a number-two Billboard Hot 100 peak. His 2004 single 'Lean Back' with Terror Squad became his biggest commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100. In the 2000s, he released top-40 singles including 'Make It Rain' (featuring Lil Wayne) in 2006 and 'All the Way Up' (with Remy Ma, French Montana, and Infared) a decade later. Beyond music, Cartagena appeared in films including Scary Movie 3 and Happy Feet, and in Spike Lee's Netflix series She's Gotta Have It. As a Leo, his life-path number 8 reflects his ambition: Cartagena built Terror Squad and its record label in the late 1990s, signing artists like Big Pun, Remy Ma, DJ Khaled, and Cool & Dre. He performs, records albums, and remains active in entertainment.
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Trivia
- Fat Joe's debut single 'Flow Joe' entered the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot Rap Songs chart before Represent dropped in 1993.
- He signed DJ Khaled and Cool & Dre to Terror Squad when they were still unknown producers.
- His 2004 hit 'Lean Back' remains his most commercially successful release to date.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Fat Joe extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
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Frequently asked
- How old is Fat Joe?
- Fat Joe is 55 years old (born August 19, 1970).
- When is Fat Joe's birthday?
- Fat Joe was born on August 19, 1970.
- What is Fat Joe's zodiac sign?
- Fat Joe is a Leo, born August 19, 1970.
- What is Fat Joe's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Fat Joe was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Fat Joe from?
- Fat Joe is from United States.
- What does Fat Joe do?
- Fat Joe is a actor.
- Is Fat Joe still alive?
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