Fat Joe

Joseph Antonio Cartagena，更为人熟知的是Fat Joe，是一位美国说唱歌手、词曲作者和唱片制作人，三十多年来一直是纽约嘻哈音乐的支柱。他于1992年作为Diggin' in the Crates Crew (D.I.T.C.)的成员出道，这是一个地下团体，成员包括Lord Finesse和Diamond D。他的首张个人专辑《Represent》（1993年）产生了Hot Rap Singles冠军单曲《Flow Joe》，确立了他作为东海岸说唱劲旅的地位。在1990年代末，他创立了团体Terror Squad及其唱片公司，签约了Big Pun、Remy Ma和Tony Sunshine等人才，以及当时不知名的制作人DJ Khaled和Cool & Dre。

Fat Joe的商业巅峰出现在他的第四张专辑《Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.)》（2001年），该专辑获得白金销量，并收录了与Ja Rule和Ashanti合作的爆款单曲《What's Luv?》，在Billboard Hot 100上最高排名第二。2004年，Terror Squad的国歌《Lean Back》登顶榜首，成为他最标志性的曲目。他凭借与Lil Wayne合作的《Make It Rain》（2006年）以及与Remy Ma合作的《All the Way Up》（2016年）等热门歌曲保持了影响力，后者衍生出与Jay-Z、Snoop Dogg和Daddy Yankee的混音版。在音乐之外，他还出演了包括《惊声尖笑3》和《快乐的大脚》在内的电影，以及Netflix剧集《她说了算》。他还主持播客《The Fat Joe Show》，并活跃在嘻哈界，于2019年发行了他的第十一张录音室专辑《Family Ties》。[编辑]

Fat Joe在布朗克斯南部长大，这个艰苦的社区塑造了他坚韧的说唱风格。他的父母是波多黎各和古巴裔，在一个工薪阶层家庭中抚养他长大。十几岁时，他涉足街头生活和小型犯罪，但也沉浸在1980年代末蓬勃发展的嘻哈文化中，开始接触涂鸦和说唱对战。他在布朗克斯的俱乐部中作为气氛制造者和即兴说唱对战者建立了当地声誉，引起了Diggin' in the Crates Crew制作人的注意。1992年，他正式加入D.I.T.C.，与Lord Finesse、Showbiz & A.G.和Buckwild一起录音。这次曝光使他与Relativity Records签订了个人合约。他的首支单曲《Flow Joe》于1993年在Hot Rap Songs排行榜上夺得冠军，对于一位新人来说是一项非凡的成就，标志着他从地下即兴说唱者转型为排行榜艺人。[编辑]

Fat Joe的突破来自他1993年的首张专辑《Represent》，该专辑确立了他作为可信的个人艺术家的地位。随后他推出了《Jealous One's Envy》（1995年）和《Don Cartagena》（1998年），后者介绍了Terror Squad团体。2001年，《Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.)》获得白金销量，由《What's Luv?》推动，该曲在Hot 100前十名中停留了数周。Terror Squad的专辑《True Story》（2004年）产生了冠军单曲《Lean Back》，成为俱乐部常备曲目。他继续推出成功的单曲，如《Make It Rain》（2006年）和专辑《The Elephant in the Room》（2008年）。在相对沉寂一段时间后，他于2016年凭借《All the Way Up》强势回归，该曲进入前40名，并拥有Jay-Z、The Game和拉丁明星的混音版。他于2017年与Remy Ma发行了合作专辑《Plata O Plomo》，并于2019年发行了他的第十一张录音室专辑《Family Ties》， featuring Cardi B和Mary J. Blige。截至2026，他继续巡演、客串唱片并主持播客。[编辑]

Fat Joe以其超凡脱俗的形象而闻名，经常穿着设计师街头服饰、金链子和运动鞋。他自豪地代表布朗克斯和他的拉丁裔传统，经常在歌词中融入西班牙语短语。他的音乐范围从硬核街头叙事到适合电台播放的国歌，他被尊敬为一位连接地下和主流说唱的资深故事讲述者。媒体描绘强调了他的持久性以及他作为导师的角色，发掘了DJ Khaled和Big Pun。粉丝们欣赏他的真实性以及他跨代合作的意愿，从Big Pun到Cardi B。[编辑]

Fat Joe's fanbase doesn't have a single, official name like the BeyHive or Beliebers. Instead, fans rally around the Terror Squad brand, often calling themselves part of the Terror Squad family or movement. This affiliation runs deep, as the group's name carries weight in hip-hop culture and serves as a badge of loyalty for those who've followed Joe's three-decade career. The fandom is organic and grassroots, spanning older hip-hop heads who remember his D.I.T.C. days and younger listeners who discovered him through hits like "Lean Back" or his frequent podcast appearances.

In terms of global fame, iFANN's Global Fame Engine has evaluated Fat Joe, but as of August 2026, he does not currently hold a placement in the published rankings, whether the Global Top 1,000 or a Top-100 scope list. That means he's not ranked among the most famous people on the planet or within a specific category, but his cultural footprint remains significant, especially in hip-hop.

One of the most beloved inside jokes among fans is the time Fat Joe made former President Bill Clinton an honorary Terror Squad member in September 2023, gifting him custom Terror Squad Air Force 1s. The moment became instant lore, with fans proudly referencing the time a U.S. president joined the squad. Joe's accessibility, through podcasts, media appearances, and candid conversations, keeps the fan connection strong, even without formal fan campaigns or organized projects.[编辑]

Fat Joe's nickname "Crack" was given to him by friends because of his ability to crack jokes. He is an avid New York Yankees fan and has performed at Yankee Stadium. He lost over 100 pounds in 2012 through diet and exercise, a transformation he has discussed openly. He appeared as a voice actor in the animated film Happy Feet (2006) as the character Seymour. His hit "Flow Joe" was produced by Diamond D and remains one of the few number one debuts on the Hot Rap Songs chart. He has a tattoo of the Terror Squad logo on his left arm.

One of the most iconic moments in his career came in 2004 with the Terror Squad single "Lean Back." The song hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and its signature dance move, leaning back with arms crossed, became a nationwide craze, cementing its place in mid-2000s hip-hop history.

Another legendary moment occurred in September 2023 when Fat Joe presented former President Bill Clinton with custom Terror Squad Air Force 1 sneakers and declared him an honorary member of Terror Squad. The limited-edition sneakers sold out immediately, and the image of a former president in Terror Squad gear became a fan favorite story.[编辑]

Fat Joe出生于布朗克斯南部，父母是波多黎各和古巴裔。他谈到过母亲对他生活的影响，但父母的姓名未公开。他与Lorena Cartagena结婚，育有子女，但具体人数和姓名未公开确认。他形容家人是他保持脚踏实地的前行动力。全家人居住在新泽西州。[编辑]

Fat Joe与他创立的Terror Squad团体关系密切。他与Remy Ma、Big Pun（已故）、DJ Khaled以及制作人Cool & Dre进行了广泛合作。他的频繁合作者还包括Ja Rule、Ashanti、Lil Wayne和French Montana。[编辑]

Fat Joe 与 Lorena Cartagena 结婚多年，育有子女。他们的关系一直相当私密，公开细节很少。结婚前，他曾与一名叫 Rose 的女性保持长期关系，并育有一子，但关系友好结束。截至2026年，他仍与 Lorena 保持婚姻关系，居住在新泽西州。[编辑]

iFANN's editorial analysis currently estimates Fat Joe's net worth at $6 million. His primary income sources include music royalties from his platinum albums and hit singles like "What's Luv?", "Lean Back", and "All the Way Up". He earns from touring and live performances, which have been a consistent revenue stream for over two decades. As founder of Terror Squad Records, he receives executive producer credits and a share of the label's earnings. He also generates income from acting roles, podcast hosting, and brand endorsements. Real estate investments in New Jersey contribute to his portfolio. His net worth has remained stable in recent years, reflecting a steady career rather than explosive growth.[编辑]

Fat Joe 曾多次获得格莱美奖提名但未获奖。他赢得了多项 BET 嘻哈奖，包括2017年因其对文化的贡献而获得的“我是嘻哈奖”。他还凭借《What's Luv?》获得了 BMI R&B/嘻哈奖，并获得了公告牌音乐奖提名。[编辑]