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Fat Joe Declares He’s the 'Realest Rapper' After 2Pac on 'Joe & Jada'

The boast drew swift online pushback, prompting him to tout his street bona fides in Instagram comments.

Overview

  • He made the claim early in an interview with Ghostface Killah on the Joe & Jada podcast, saying he truly believes it aside from Tupac Shakur.
  • He praised Ghostface and stressed he wants no conflict with Wu-Tang Clan, calling their impact on hip-hop undeniable.
  • Social media users questioned the assertion, and Fat Joe responded in Instagram comments by defending his credibility and wealth.
  • He also reiterated his stance against alleged snitches, saying he cuts off anyone he assumes violated the street code and refuses to support their music.
  • Coverage notes an unresolved lawsuit involving Fat Joe and highlights his recent critiques of industry changes at outlets like BET under corporate ownership.