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Fat Joe Net Worth: How Rich Is the Rapper in 2022?

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3 years ago

February 15, 2022

Fat Joe is an American rapper and songwriter who is best known for his music catalog, which includes his 2001 album Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.). The Fat Joe net worth figure is roughly $5 million as of 2022.

rapper fat joe attends the 35th annual footwear news achievement awards — NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 30: Fat Joe attends the 35th Annual Footwear News Achievement Awards on November 30, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Footwear News)

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Early Life and Bio

Full Name	Joseph Antonio Cartagena
Birth Date / Age	August 19, 1970 / 51 Years Old
Birth Place	The Bronx, New York City, USA
Source of Wealth	Rapping
Relationship Status	Married To Lorena Cartagena
Height	5 ft. 11 in. / 180.3 cm.
Net Worth	$5 Million

Joseph Antonio Cartagena was born in August of 1951 in The Bronx, New York City to parents Ernesto Delgado and Marie. It’s known that Joe has an older brother named Andre, who actually first introduced him to rap.

Meanwhile, Joe is of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent. His parents raised Joe and his brother in a public housing project in the South Bronx neighborhood of Morrisania known as the Forest Houses.

When he was young, Joe started stealing in order to help support his family. Additionally, he has admitted to being a bully throughout his childhood.

rapper fat joe performs on stage at the 2021 soul train awards — NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 20: Fat Joe and Ashanti perform onstage at The “2021 Soul Train Awards” Presented By BET at World Famous Apollo on November 20, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET)

Fat Joe Net Worth and Career

In the early 1990s, Joe was signed to Relativity Records under the stage name Fat Joe da Gangsta and a part of the rap group D.I.T.C. He released his debut studio LP in 1993 titled Represent.

Impressively, the lead single Flow Joe peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart. His second album, Jealous One’s Envy, dropped in 1995.

Fat Joe’s third album was his first release under Atlantic Records. Don Cartagena also reached gold status for selling north of 500,000 copies. The tape featured massive guest appearances from the likes of Nas, Big Pun, Jadakiss, and Puff Daddy.

The Bronx rapper followed that up with his most successful release ever in Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.). The platinum album the singles We Thuggin’ and What’s Luv?

Currently, Fat Joe receives 7.2 million monthly listeners just on Spotify. The rapper’s fanbase stretches mightily into Latin America, even being recognized in the past at the Billboard Latin Music Awards.

From 1993 to 2010, Joe released a total of 10 solo albums. In addition to that, he collaborated on five other projects throughout his career.

Also, the entertainer has made money on screen over the years as well. He has appeared in movies like Scary Movie 3 and Night School starring Kevin Hart.

Fat Joe has done very well for himself in terms of endorsements. Over his career, he has inked deals with brands like Boost Mobile, Bacardi, Latino Film Festival, New Era, Jordan Brands, and Marc Ecko.

Fat Joe Instagram and Twitter

Remarkably, Joe possesses 4.7 million followers on his Instagram account as of February 2022. To go along with that, the rapper has 932,000 Twitter followers right now.

HIP HOP OVER EVERYTHING
— FAT JOE (@fatjoe) February 14, 2022

How Much Is Fat Joe Worth?

The Fat Joe net worth figure of $5 million has been amassed over the last three decades. He is a staple within the hip-hop community, which has yielded huge profits. On top of that, he has delved into other fields such as film, television, and endorsements.

Fat Joe FAQ

How old is Fat Joe?

The rapper celebrates his birthday every year on August 19th. Born in 1970, he will turn 52 years old at the end of the 2022 summer.

Who is Fat Joe married to?

Impressively, Joe and his wife Lorena Cartagena have been married since 1995. Details on his wife are scarce, to say the least, but the couple has three children together named Azariah, Joey, and Ryan. The family lives in Miami, Florida.

Where is Fat Joe from?

The emcee is famously known for growing up in the New York City borough of The Bronx. Specifically, Joe was raised in the southern region of the borough.