Fat Joe

Fat Joe is the stage name of Joseph Cartagena, a rapper from the Bronx known for hits like "Lean Back" and "What's Luv?" He founded the hip-hop group Terror Squad and has collaborated extensively with artists across decades.

The name plays on his heavyset build, which he has openly embraced throughout his career.

rapper

Bronx

NYC's northernmost borough

  • New YorkNortheastern metropolis and state
  • verseMetered poetic passage
  • barsRods, taverns, or measures

DJ Khaled · flow · lyrics · collaboration · hip-hop

persona

streetwear

Skate and hip-hop clothing

  • BronxNYC's northernmost borough
  • loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
  • hustleEnergetic, aggressive action

charisma · authenticity · commanding · respected · veteran · influential · mogul · entrepreneur

media

reality TV

Filmed unscripted programming

  • actorOne who portrays characters
  • cameoBrief guest appearance
  • celebrityWidely recognized public figure

television · host · podcast · interview · BET · MTV · VH1 · screen · personality · entertainment

Opposites
physical build imagery in stage names

Fat JoeLil Wayne

Slim Shady · Lil Kim · Lil Baby · Lil Uzi Vert

regional hip-hop identity

Fat JoeSnoop Dogg

Dr. Dre · Ice Cube · Lil Wayne · T.I. · Ludacris

hip-hop persona and style

Fat JoeMos Def

A Tribe Called Quest · De La Soul · The Roots · J. Cole · Kendrick Lamar

Family

fat, fatter, fattest, fatten, fattened, fattening, fatty, fatness, Joe

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG