Fat Joe Quotes, born Joseph Antonio Cartagena on August 19, 1970, in the Bronx, New York, is an American rapper, actor, and entrepreneur who has left a significant mark on hip-hop. Rising through the 1990s with the Diggin’ in the Crates Crew (D.I.T.C.), he founded Terror Squad, signing artists like Big Pun and Remy Ma.
His solo career took off with albums like Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.) (2001), featuring hits such as “What’s Luv?” and “We Thuggin’.” Known for his deep voice, street narratives, and cultural pride as a Puerto Rican from the Bronx, Fat Joe’s quotes reflect his hustle, authenticity, and perspective on life, music, and success.
These 15 quotes—sourced from his songs, interviews, his memoir The Book of Jose (2022), and posts on X—capture his raw wisdom, humor, and resilience.
15 Fat Joe Quotes
- “Envision what the end result is supposed to be… what do you want to be when you grow up? Where do you see yourself?” (Complex, 2009)
- “I’m not a hater, I just crush a lot.” (Song, “Make It Rain,” Me, Myself & I, 2006)
- “My coldest days, my darkest days, ain’t no sun out, all I got is my fans. They the only people I ride for.” (Complex, 2009)
- “I was a diabetic for 16 years, since I was 14. Being that I lost weight, no more diabetes.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I love Lil Wayne, that’s like my little brother. He’s just the coolest dude on Earth.” (Bouncemojo, 2021)
- “What I eventually realized was that people would bait me into fighting them so they could sue me and get money.” (The Book of Jose: A Memoir, 2022)
- “We thuggin’, rollin’ on dubs, and we got the whole club goin’ crazy.” (Song, “We Thuggin’,” Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.), 2001)
- “As long as you get your education and you stay focused, you can do anything.” (A-Z Quotes, n.d.)
- “I’m all about peace. I don’t care if you’re Black, white, straight, bisexual, gay, lesbian, short, tall, fat, skinny, rich or poor.” (ThyQuotes, 2023)
- “Pun was just a natural-born genius with music, and he basically taught me so many tricks.” (What Should I Read Next?, n.d.)
- “What’s Luv? It’s about trust, it’s about us, it’s about love.” (Song, “What’s Luv?,” Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.), 2001)
- “I started out in the Apollo Theater. That’s where I got my start. I won Amateur Night four weeks in a row.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “The key to success is to never give up. Keep grinding, stay focused, and believe in yourself.” (The Narratologist, 2024)
- “I’m trying to get in where I fit in and take it to the next level.” (Post on X, @FatJoe, 2020-06-18)
- “For Puerto Rico being such a small island, it has culturally impacted the entire world.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
Fat Joe’s quotes are a powerful mix of street savvy, cultural pride, and motivational grit, inspiring fans to hustle hard and stay true to themselves. Which one fires you up? Drop it in the comments and keep his Bronx-bred vibe alive!
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