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Shaheem Reid Imagine being Fat Joe, a fan of wrestling since boyhood. You used to watch the likes of Mil Mascaras, Chief Jay Strongbow and your absolute favorite, Don Muraco, on WWF programming with your grandfather every week on TV. You grew up to become a hip-hop star — and before you know it, WWF has invited you to be their guest at the sport’s biggest event of the year, WrestleMania.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music On Tuesday, March 5, Foo Fighters will perform at a private concert in Washington, D.C. hosted by Power to the Patients, a non-profit fighting for a more affordable, accessible, and equitable healthcare system through price transparency. Veteran rappers Fat Joe, who has spearheaded music’s awareness of the organization, and Chuck D will also be in attendance.

“Can’t Get Enough” — and the trailer for her upcoming short film, “This Is Me … Now: A Love Story,” teases that that title may apply to her sexual appetite.“We think you might be a sex addict,” says one of her friends gathered for what appears to be a J.Lo intervention.“What?!” responds the shocked superstar, who can previously be seen in a therapy session with her “Feelin’ So Good” collaborator Fat Joe.The two-minute trailer, which dropped on Wednesday, is for the Amazon Prime original that will premiere on Feb. 16, the same day that Lopez releases her ninth studio album, “This Is Me … Now.”But, really, it’s more love than sex that the 54-year-old pop diva craves in the sweepingly cinematic trailer for the short film, which was directed by Dave Meyers.

Fat Joe has claimed he has lied in “95 per cent” of his songs, criticising the use of Young Thug‘s lyrics in his current RICO trial.The rapper joined Gayle King on CNN in a discussion of Young Thug’s trial, who was charged with several felonies alongside Gunna including two gang-related charges in 2022. Both men have denied their charges, with Young Thug having his bail denied three times. Gunna was released from prison in December 2022 after entering a negotiated plea; Young Thug’s case is still ongoing.In November this year, it was ruled that Young Thug’s lyrics could be used in his trial subject to certain conditions.

50 Cent and Fat Joe‘s feud in the early 2000s caused a rift between him and fellow player Stephon Marbury.Fat Joe and 50 Cent’s feud reached its peak in the mid-2000s. At the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards, a near-altercation occurred during a commercial break causing the former to take a jab at 50 while presenting Missy Elliott with Best Hip-Hop Video.

Fat Joe has denounced claims that he is a part of the Illuminati, saying that he is “blessed by God” and “had to work” for his fame.Last Saturday (October 21), the New Yorker was participating in an Instagram Live broadcast when he candidly spoke about rumours that he was a part of the secret society.“We got blessed by God and had to work through all adversity,” Fat Joe said. “I also believe because a person is a celebrity or becomes famous, they have a bit of bad karma with them.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Lil Wayne spoke for a lot of people attending Saturday’s “50 Years of Hip-Hop” celebration at the official residence of the vice president of the United States in Washington, D.C.: At the conclusion of his set, he thanked the audience and said, “I cannot believe I am here.” Vice President Kamala Harris also spoke for many of the approximately 400 assembled artists, executives, politicians, journalists and others when she said as part of her opening remarks, “Hip-hop now shapes nearly every aspect of American popular culture, and it reflects the incredible diversity and ingenuity of the American people. I truly believe hip-hop is one of America’s greatest exports.” Although hip-hop has certainly received at least some of the respect it is due in recent years — nowhere near enough, considering it is indisputably the most important and influential cultural movement of the last half century — it was still surreal to be watching artists like Wayne, Common, Jeezy, Fat Joe, Remy Ma, Doug E.

Lil Wayne has shared his thoughts on influencing rappers to get face tattoos.Speaking to Billboard to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop, Lil Wayne was asked what it’s like for him to see today’s rappers being directly influenced by his music and style. In short, the ‘A Milli’ rapper thinks “it feels amazing”.Lil Wayne said: “Sometimes people ask me how I feel about everybody looking like me, everybody getting tattoos, etc.

Men’s Health, revealing to a reporter what motivated him to shed the weight. The South Bronx native, born Joseph Antonio Cartagena, explained that he fell into a deep depression after his best friend and mentee Big Pun, who struggled with a heart condition, unexpectedly passed in 2000. “I went to his funeral and I felt like Ebenezer Scrooge,” the “What’s Luv” artist told the outlet about Pun’s funeral.

for the outlet's ongoing «Hip Hop Health» content series, which examines how the evolution of the health of Black and brown men can be traced through the genre, in honor of hip-hop's 50th anniversary. Fat Joe divulges how shedding more than 200 pounds saved his life and revealed an entirely new person along the way.The rapper shares that it was after entering a period of depression following the death of several close friends due to heart conditions, including the unexpected death of his best friend and mentee, Big Pun, that he realized he had to make a change in his life.«I went to his funeral and I felt like Ebenezer Scrooge. Like, I seen me,» Joe explains.

2023 BET Awards, and fans got a chance to see their favorites perform the hottest hits on the charts right now.Amid the awards and acceptance speeches, Sunday's show saw some truly impressive numbers from newcomers and veterans alike. Nominees Coco Jones and GloRilla took the stage to perform some of their recent hits, along with hitmakers Doechii and Lil Uzi Vert.Other performances from the full range of hip-hop subgenres include 69 Boyz, Big Daddy Kane, Chief Keef, DJ Unk, E-40, Fast Life Yungstaz & Easton (F.L.Y.), Fat Joe, Ja Rule, Kid 'N Play, MC Lyte, Percy "Master P" Miller, Remy Ma, Soulja Boy, The Sugarhill Gang, Trick Daddy, Trina, Tyga, Uncle Luke, Warren G, Ying Yang Twins, and Yo-Yo.Bia, Coi Leray, Cutty Ranks, Dexta Daps, M.O.P., Rah Digga, ScarLip, Spice, Supercat, Swizz Beatz and more took the stage to celebrate Busta Rhymes and his 30-plus-year musical legacy.ET is following along throughout the night to share every star-studded and showstopping set.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Culture’s Biggest Night is here. The 2023 BET Awards returns to Los Angeles’s Microsoft Theatre this Sunday, June 25. While the ceremony has previously been open to the public, this year’s event will be closed to nominees and select guests, meaning people will have to tune into the live broadcast in order to catch the evening’s high-wattage performances and honors. The ceremony will broadcast live on BET at 5 p.m. PT/ 8 p.m. ET and will also simulcast on Logo, MTV, MTV2, TV Land and VH1. Cable-cutters can also catch the event live and on-demand through live TV streamers such as DirecTV Stream, FuboTV and Sling TV.

Ever wonder how Public Enemy’s Flavor Flav started wearing those clocks around his neck — or whatever happened to the original one? A&E has a docuseries for you.

defeated the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the Knicks second-round playoff series.“The team has been flooded with requests from celebrities, with some saying they will fly in from out of town if they can get tickets,” a source close to MSG told The Post. “There’s way too many asks to address.”Among the boldfacers lucky enough to score a ticket were Jessica Alba, comedians Chris Rock, Tracy Morgan and Dave Chappelle, “Entourage” star Jerry Ferrara and his pal, “New Girl” actor Max Greenfield, and Roger Federer.Former Knick Carmelo Anthony got a standing ovation from the enthusiastic fan base.Also in attendance was Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is usually a courtside fixture at Milwaukee Bucks games.

Ja Rule has responded to Melle Mel‘s claims of him that he copied 50 Cent towards the end of his career.Interviewed by The Art Of Dialogue, Melle Mel referenced Ja Rule’s ‘New York’ anthem, which features fellow NYC rappers Fat Joe and Jadakiss.The Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five member said: “If he would have just made that record a pure New York record, it would have been a way bigger record.”Mel then stated that Jay-Z and Alicia Keys‘ ‘Empire State Of Mind’ is a “pure New York record.”He continued: “But he went the route of trying to sound hard because 50 Cent sounded hard.”Mel also mentioned that Rule’s ‘New York’ was “probably one of his last big records,” arguing that he tried to emulate 50 Cent after.Caught by TMZ, Ja Rule was asked about the hip-hop pioneer’s comments, in which he started off by saying Mel “has earned the right to say whatever he wants”.However, the rapper found Mel’s comment comical: “Me copying 50 is the funniest shit ever because 50 copied me. I was his blueprint.”In reference to Mel saying Jay-Z’s track was a better New York anthem, Ja Rule said: “My ‘New York’ record was huge, humongous.

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ABC News Studios have released a trailer for a forthcoming documentary called Rap Trap: Hip-Hop on Trial. Premiering February 23 on Hulu, the film will focus on the trials of Young Thug and Gunna within the broader indictment targeting their YSL crew.

It was back to business for Jennifer Lopez on Monday, after a very eventful Grammys appearance the night prior.The songstress, 53, was spotted leaving a dance studio in Los Angeles, where she received a visit from friend and frequent collaborator rapper Fat Joe, 52.It came after the Bronx-born hitmaker appeared to snap at her husband Ben Affleck, 50, during music's biggest night on Sunday.The Love Don't Cost A Thing hitmaker bundled up in an opulent brown fur coat with a wide collar and lengthy pockets.The songstress finalized her look with black sweatpants and chunky brown Timberland boots. Reunited: Jennifer Lopez, 53, was spotted leaving a dance studio in Los Angeles on Monday, after she received a visit from friend and frequent collaborator rapper Fat Joe, 52 Keeping warm: The Love Don't Cost A Thing hitmaker bundled up in an opulent brown fur coat with a wide collar and lengthy pocketsLopez wore her brunette tresses slicked back into a bun, and shielded her eyes from the sun with a pair of oversized shades. The Hustlers star carried a Christian Dior tote in her hand.In order to stay hydrated, she brought a bedazzled white cup with her.Meanwhile Fat Joe rocked a grey sweatsuit and a pair of white and purple Nike sneakers.The musician - born Joseph Antonio Cartagena - accessorized with black sunglasses.The duo have worked with each other on many occasions.

Mary J. Blige is 52!The Queen of R&B celebrated her birthday with a star-studded party at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City on Saturday.For the big celebration, she modeled a plunging minidress adorned completely with rhinestones and featured an asymmetrical skirt.  An extravagant event: Mary J.

Two weeks after again insisting they were just friends, The Real Housewives of Miami star Larsa Pippen and NBA legend Michael Jordan's son Marcus enjoyed New Year's Eve dinner together at Papi Steak in Miami Beach.At 48, the divorced mother-of-four is 16 years older than the Trophy Room founder/CEO, but they've been inseparable since their first sighting at Zuma Miami on September 4.Marcus intimately touched the small of Larsa's back as they entered the expensive steak house owned by David Einhorn and David Grutman. Just friends? The Real Housewives of Miami star Larsa Pippen and NBA legend Michael Jordan's son Marcus enjoyed New Year's Eve dinner together at Papi Steak in Miami BeachPippen (born Younan) slipped her curvaceous 5ft2in figure into a €320 Jean Paul Gaultier 'Blue Dots' print mesh top, matching €290 'Blue Dots' print pants, and peep-toe heels.Jordan looked far more casual in a backwards baseball cap, white 'Human Robot' T-shirt, black faded jeans, and matching sneakers.Hours later, the Syrian-American influencer - who changed into a black gown - and the 6ft3in Chicago native boarded the Utopia IV yacht for a romantic New Year's Eve cruise.Oscar winner Jamie Foxx and five-time Grammy nominee Fat Joe were among the performers on the fancy boat bash.

Celtic defender Josip Juranovic has earned rave reviews after his impressive performance for Croatia as they saw off Brazil - including in a bizarre post from KFC.