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Rapper Fat Joe has lost 200 pounds and is revealing exactly how he did it.

Sean Paul and Ashanti have teamed up for their 2025 UK and Ireland ‘Bring It’ co-headlining arena tour set to commence early next spring.The tour will kick off at Dublin’s 3Arena on April 8. From there, the two will make their way to the UK with shows in Leeds, Nottingham, London and Birmingham before wrapping up their co-headlining dates on April 20 at Manchester’s AO Arena.Rapper Fat Joe will serve as opening support for the shows in London, Birmingham and Manchester.

Netflix marked the 2024 Halloween season with new sci-fi slasher Time Cut.Directed by Hannah MacPherson, the film follows Lucy (Madison Bailey) who travels back in time to 2003 to stop a masked killer from murdering her sister.Alongside Bailey, who is best known for starring in Netflix series Outer Banks, Time Cut stars Ginny & Georgia’s Antonia Gentry, Griffin Gluck, and Michael Shanks.Time Cut’s screenplay was co-written by MacPherson and Michael Kennedy, who also has writing credits on 2020 comedy slasher Freaky and It’s A Wonderful Knife.The film’s score is by Anna Drubich, who is known in recent years for her work in the horror genre.

Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and more have been announced to perform at the last of Kamala Harris‘ rallies ahead of the upcoming US Presidential elections – find out more below.Late last night (November 3), Gaga took to social media to confirm her endorsement of Harris as the next President of the United States, and shared that she will be present at one of Harris’ two concurrent rallies in Pennsylvania on the night of November 4 (US time).A post shared by Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) Per CBS News, Gaga will be performing at the Philadelphia rally alongside Ricky Martin, The Roots, Jazmine Sullivan, DJ Cassidy and Adam Blackstone. Oprah Winfrey, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Fat Joe have been billed on the line-up as guest speakers.A second CBS News report indicates that Katy Perry will perform at the Pittsburgh rally with the likes of Andra Day, D-Nice and DJ Arie Cole.Other musicians who have endorsed Harris include Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Charli XCX, Joni Mitchell, Megan Thee Stallion, Cher, Lizzo, Eminem, Usher, P!nk, Leonardo DiCaprio, Bad Bunny, Bon Iver, Quavo, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Mumford & Sons, GloRilla and Finneas.Last month, the artist shared ‘Harlequin’ – a companion album to her new film Joker: Folie à Deux.

Kendrick Lamar and Nicki Minaj being crowned the night’s biggest winners – see the full list of winners below.Last night (October 15), the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards was broadcast after being taped in Las Vegas on October 8. It was hosted by Fat Joe for the third consecutive years, with Megan Thee Stallion leading the nominee list with 12 nods.Kendrick Lamar racked up 11 nominations this year, most of which come from his Drake diss track ‘Not Like Us’, as well as his featured verse on the Metro Boomin’ song ‘Like That’.However, by the ceremony’s end, Kendrick Lamar walked away as the night’s biggest winner, clinching eight of his 11 nominations, while Megan Thee Stallion did not win any awards.Among Lamar’s biggest wins were Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Lyricist of the Year and more.

Megan Thee Stallion and Kendrick Lamar leading the way.For this year’s list, it is Megan Thee Stallion who leads the way, racking up an impressive 12 nods across the nominations. Among the categories she is up for awards in are Best Hip-Hop Video, Best Collaboration, Best Live Performer, Song Of The Year, Album Of The Year and Artist Of The Year.For the first time since the category was introduced in 2020, there are just as many female artists up for the Hip-Hop Artist Of The Year nominations – these include Megan, Cardi B, Nicki Minaj and GloRilla.While Megan is leading the pack with 12 nods, Kendrick Lamar is a close runner-up, racking up 11 nominations this year.

Shaheem Reid DJ Cassidy didn’t become one of the most high-profile DJs in the business by leaving things to chance. The New York native is keen on making sure everything is buttoned up, from the way his signature hat sits on his head to his performances everywhere from Jay-Z and Beyonce’s wedding to the stage of the Democratic National Convention during the summer, and especially at his “Pass the Mic Live!” residency in Las Vegas.

Usher hit the stage at Barclays Center on Friday night, he made himself right at home at the Brooklyn arena for the first of four sold-out shows on his Past Present Future Tour. The R&B superstar — dressed in all black everything, from his sequined coat to his shades — opened with “Coming Home,” the title track of his latest album, which he dropped just two days before headlining the Super Bowl halftime show in February.

LL COOL J has spoken to NME about returning to music after over a decade off with his upcoming album, ‘THE FORCE’ – on his mission to “do the Blackest shit in the world”.Today (Friday June 14), the hip-hop legend dropped ‘Saturday Night Special’ with Rick Ross and Fat Joe – the lead single for his long-awaited comeback LP – as well as announcing that his 14th studio album would arrive later this year. ‘THE FORCE’ will be executively produced by fellow hip-hop juggernaut Q-Tip – best known for his own solo work and being a member of the legendary collective, A Tribe Called Quest.“‘Saturday Night Special’ is just the beginning,” LL COOL J – real name James Todd Smith – said in a press statement.

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.