Fat Joe Unleashes SHOCKING Secrets from Hip-Hop Legends—You Won't Believe Their Reactions!

After gaining significant attention through numerous guest appearances on various podcasts, rapper Fat Joe has made the decision to launch his own podcast, titled Joe and Jada, alongside fellow artist Jadakiss. The debut of the show last summer was a proactive move for Joe, who noted that his guest spots had gone viral, racking up "really, really big" viewership numbers, sometimes reaching a million views.

“We came out running,” Fat Joe, whose real name is Joseph Antonio Cartagena, said about the podcast, which airs twice a week. The duo shares stories from their extensive careers and engages in discussions covering a broad range of topics—from pop culture and music to sports and even deeper issues like mental illness and faith. Joe emphasized their versatility by stating, “We tackling everything.” So far, the podcast's guest list has included notable figures like Golden Globe winner Teyana Taylor, Cardi B, DJ Khaled, Eve, Jermaine Dupri, Common, Tiffany Haddish, Ciara, Tyrese, and Stephen A. Smith.

One moment that stood out for Joe was a memorable interaction with legendary singer Bobby Brown, who claimed to have taught Michael Jackson how to moonwalk. “The best moment I've ever had was Bobby Brown... saying he taught Michael Jackson how to moonwalk,” Joe recalled with a laugh, adding, “I don’t know how true that is.” He further elaborated that while Brown took credit, other credible sources pointed to a member of the group Shalamar as the one who taught Jackson.

Having been in the music industry for over 30 years, Joe sees himself as a natural storyteller. He draws parallels between his experiences in the music scene and the successful sports commentary provided by figures like Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal, who have both “put skin in the game” by winning championships. This realization fueled his belief that he and Jadakiss could create a compelling podcast that resonates with their audience, given their shared credibility from years of navigating the music industry. “We’re both battle-tested, we’ve both been in the game… and nobody’s more credible than us,” he stated. This sense of freedom in podcasting is a major draw for Joe, as he pointed out, “We have the freedom to say what we want, do what we want.”

However, hosting a podcast has also brought unexpected challenges. Joe admitted that while engaging with music legends, he realized that even when you give them praise, they can still hold grudges. “Some legends, you could big them up and give them their props, and they’ll still be mad at you,” he noted. He also reflected on the diversity among artists, saying he never fully grasped how different preferences could be among them.

In just seven months since its launch, Joe and Jada has quickly gained traction, securing hundreds of thousands of views per episode on YouTube alone. The podcast is currently featured on iHeart, which is one of the select podcast studios that have struck an exclusive video podcast deal with Netflix. Starting January 26, Joe and Jada will be available for streaming on the platform, opening the door to an even broader audience.

Joe expressed his excitement about this opportunity, recognizing the difference in accessibility between YouTube and Netflix. “We love YouTube, we’re happy for the opportunity, but the only difference I see at Netflix is when you go to YouTube, you gotta go for a specific thing, and not everybody goes to YouTube—my wife don’t go to YouTube,” he explained. “I love that Netflix is accessible; everybody has Netflix.” With this transition, Joe hopes to attract a new demographic of listeners who might not have tuned in before, while still catering to their existing fan base. “We’re gonna get the core audience. The core audience that follows us now, they have Netflix, so they gonna tune in and they love the show,” he said. “But we looking to get more eyes and new fans in on it.”

As the podcast landscape continues to evolve, Fat Joe and Jadakiss are positioning themselves not just as entertainers but also as essential voices in contemporary culture, ready to tackle the diverse conversations happening in music and beyond.