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Fat Joe has earned five Grammy nominations and topped the Billboard Hot 100 with "Lean Back," his 2004 hit with Terror Squad, across a career that has made the Bronx rapper born Joseph Cartagena a fixture of New York hip-hop. He started with the Diggin' in the Crates Crew in 1991, and his debut single, "Flow Joe," hit number one on the Hot Rap Songs chart ahead of his first album, Represent (1993). Jealous One's Envy and Don Cartagena followed, and Jealous Ones Still Envy (2001) delivered "What's Luv?" with Ja Rule and Ashanti, which climbed to number two on the Hot 100. He founded Terror Squad and its record label, giving early platforms to Big Pun, Remy Ma, DJ Khaled and the production duo Cool & Dre. Later hits include "Make It Rain" with Lil Wayne and "All the Way Up" with Remy Ma, which earned Grammy nominations, while his catalog runs to 16 studio albums, including Plata o plomo, Family Ties, The World Changed On Me and Organized Rhyme (2026). His shows draw on three decades of hip-hop and Latin crossover hits.
- Genres: gangsta rap, East Coast hip-hop and hardcore hip-hop
- Active since 1991
- Born in The Bronx
- Labels: Atlantic Records, Terror Squad Entertainment
- Category: Musician
Estimated fee range
How much does Fat Joe cost?
The estimated booking fee for Fat Joe is $100K–$250K. The final figure depends on the date, location, event type and what's required, and travel, production and hospitality are usually extra.
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Career timeline
Milestones
- Released debut album Represent
- "Flow Joe" (peaked #1 on Billboard Hot Rap Songs)
- Released the album Jealous One’s Envy
- Released the album Don Cartagena
- Released the album Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.)
- Released the album Loyalty
- Released the album All or Nothing
- "Get It Poppin'" (peaked #9 on Billboard Hot 100)
- "Make It Rain" (peaked #2 on Billboard Hot Rap Songs)
- Released the album Me, Myself & I
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What is the typical fee range for Fat Joe?
Our estimate puts Fat Joe in the $100K–$250K range (estimate).
Who is similar to Fat Joe but less expensive?
Comparable active acts in a lower estimated range include Juelz Santana, GZA, Raekwon.
Who is similar to Fat Joe but in a higher fee range?
If the budget allows, similar active acts in a higher estimated range include Busta Rhymes, Nas, Mase.
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What is Fat Joe's booking fee?
The estimated booking fee for Fat Joe is $100K–$250K (estimate).
How much does it cost to book Fat Joe?
Plan for an estimated $100K–$250K for the fee itself, plus travel, production and hospitality. Altus Entertainment will confirm the real number for your date.
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