Fat Joe: The Book of Jose, I’ve Done Bad Things in Life but Tried to Better the Wrongs | The Pivot

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Grammy nominated, entrepreneur, philanthropist and now author, Fat Joe, joins Ryan, Fred and Channing for a conversation covering the release of his highly anticipated memoir, “The Book of Jose: A Memoir.” Taking a trip down memory lane, Joe opens up to the guys about the highs and lows of his career, parenting, philanthropy, miscues in his life and discloses some never-heard before moments and stories that peel back the layers of this young man who made it out of the Bronx.
From growing up poor, to losing friends in music and from the neighborhood, to his climb to the top of music and stardom to thoughts of taking his own life to forming a close bond with Big Pun to turning pain into inspiration and respect to the greats who came before him is all detailed in Joe's book that comes out today.
People see the end results and where he is now, but few understand the struggles and dark moments endured to get to this point in life. Although everything looks on the up and up now, Joe reveals his inner struggles and how he feels like there is a recurring shadow in his life that comes from betrayal and unexpected hurt. At his core, Joe feels he is a good guy doing bad things and he’s been working to set his legacy straight with each level of success and growth.
Fat Joe admits that his upbringing in the Bronx wasn’t ideal but his mother’s strength served as the glue for the family and the financial struggles he experienced as a child helped shape the man he is today and his unique appreciation for life and forgiveness. Making music changed his life and Joe credits hip-hop stemming from minority communities as an attempt to make light of oppression and find light in dark times.
Channing pushes back on his words, asking Joe where the desire to do bad things came from despite growing up in a loving household as he acknowledges that he did a lot of bad things, some that others knew about and some that no one ever found out about and he asks him how he got to that place in life. Opening up about one moment which changed Joe's perspective on life and made him move differently is revealed as he shares a story of betrayal by a person closest to him that forever changed how he moved.
The guys ask Joe what his take is on all the hate and animosity in the music world and why it translates to killing each other and taking out people in their own communities. Referencing the recent passing of Takeoff and the others who have passed in their communities is a very painful topic for Joe to talk about. Showing mutual respect and admiration for his mentee DJ Khaled and talks about their close knit bond and how he was there from the beginning of his career and ecstatic about where he is now in his life.
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[@JasonHWoods]

As a dad w/a 5 year old son who’s the spectrum (and is non-verbal), I appreciate Fat Joe opening up about his son Joey. Brought a tear to my and I soooo appreciate it. - “It’s ok to be different”

[@aaronpierce145]

Yesterday was difficult, today could be challenging. There is always tomorrow!! I appreciate you taking care of your child when it can be hard!🤝

[@a.k.446]

Love to see fathers with children on the spectrum being open. My son is 21 and non-verbal. Autism has been a journey but we’re still here.

[@charlesblack-mdh-3289]

@@aaronpierce145 I love what you said, Tomorrow is never promised... We are in the moment. We can look forward to tomorrow.

[@jhonnytoussaint1176]

Great interview I love y’all

[@candicesmith1708]

Yes 🤎🙏🏾🤎🙏🏾

[@Laurenforjustice]

The PIVOT really gets into the true heart of the guest. The Good., Bad,and the Ugly. Not just the Glitz and Glamor. Amazing how Fat Joe chose the PIVOT to share his almost fatal car crash. That was touching in itself. GOD Bless everyone who makes this channel what it is.

[@brandond2233]

RC pulled his chain out for this episode 😂

[@tristanxjason]

They all pulled them out 😂

[@ahmaniwesley3316]

In teeearsssss bruhhhhhhh 😂😂

[@marvin7533]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@fasteddie0306]

Ain’t that funny fellas. Fat Joe comes on and all the chains come out. 🤨🤔

[@DefSquadFan]

@@fasteddie0306 Where is Deebo when ya need him?!!

[@mochabetty71]

I know nothing about sports, wasn't familiar with who you all were before I came across your podcast but you all do an amazing job interviewing your guests. I've seen a few episodes and I've found them great and this one did not disappoint. I had only planned to watch a little bit of Fat Joe but it was awesome listening to him I couldn't stop. Again, kudos guys and keep up the good work.

[@dawnwilson3721]

I was thinking the same thing to myself. I knew none of you, but I Absolutely Love this Podcast. Y'all do a Phenomenal Job!!!!

[@houseofchinn6112]

The sports podcast are real and sports are better than real life bs cuz you can relate to it

[@BlackManTravels]

Big facts... Living in ATL, really don't go out like that unless it is a cigar spot and be back home by midnight. No need to be out late and rather travel overseas than entertain the foolishness out here. Be safe out there folks.

[@bernardhunter7912]

Right with you bro. I stay in my lane in Duluth

[@deantonto1615]

I'm in Baltimore and we can't even go to the Harbor that use to be the safe zone.cant even go visit the old homies in the Hood that good in every Hood thing is a dinosaur. Work stay out the way and only go to places at least 2 hours away south or north

[@Username-ti4kk]

Fat joe is an amazing story teller. He literally makes you feel like your actually there when he talks about a story.

[@Username-ti4kk]

@Andre Webb 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@sarahsimpson9848]

It is so refreshing to hear him say I was inspired not jealous. If more people had the mindset of inspiration and not jealousy society would be better off, and less people would be dead.

[@BlackManTravels]

My son is autistic and he is my pride and joy. More awareness needs to be given to children and adults with autism within our Black and Latin communities.

[@tonysnow2324]

Fred Im at work bro. You asking these emotional questions that hit home 😂 Much love bro

[@briannaannette3]

This show has a perfect way of making people....PEOPLE!!! Everyone becomes so relatable when they sit down with y'all! I love that for us lol

[@leekyoverhere]

Fat Joe is a living legend and testimony of never being too late to start doing right by people. Incredible episode and stories. Love to the Pivot

[@DivineEssencepoet]

I’d love how animated Joe is when he speaks he is so New York and gives me permission to just be myself. I’m from the Bronx I live in Phoenix Arizona and they ain’t ready for me. Lol

[@dawnstrobert2562]

Yep. They don't get us. 😂

[@rvm139]

I'm from Brooklyn...born/raised and also, in Phoenix and most people out here don't know what it's like to really struggle, hustle and survive. They have skin as thin as paper and egos as big as their mouth.

[@RDM1487]

This was an epic episode!!! His story mirrors many of ours. Inspires us not to give up on ourselves even though that dark shadow keeps following us!!!

[@omardelgado9167]

I’m so glad these guys started they own podcast. Wow …. Incredibly great!

[@davidcampbell4169]

Seeing you guys grow from the ground up is very inspiring. I’m a proud fan of y’all 👏🏾🔥

[@jamaanmister1320]

Hip Hop comes to the show... now all these boys got chains on at the same damn time. Lol

[@gordonjones4104]

Fat Joe is a legend. Love how he is real.

[@Bunnii90]

He is a real legend

[@brickflipper5273]

Legend where?

[@brickflipper5273]

Dude don't write his raps , can't be a legend. Cap

[@austin8854]

@@brickflipper5273 comment just to hate smh

[@ducatarina8310]

​@@brickflipper5273 He definily wrote his Old songs foo!

[@heatherlorenzi5829]

As a single mother of a beautiful child on the spectrum, I appreciate Joe and his love for the ASD community 💙

[@charlenedrakes6302]

Fat Joe is a Talk-Master 😂❤️. Well done.

[@kiddfresh626]

Man, you can’t help but to love Fat Joe, has been my favorite rapper since back in the gap. EL MONTE, CA CHECKING IN! 🇲🇽🇺🇸🙏🏼

[@emilyerojas]

Immediately downloaded the audio book 😢❤ listening to his stories got me wanting to cry buckets for him

[@kaylamckay4463]

I will keep saying this, the way Ryan, Fred and Channing provides such a genuine, authentic space for their guests to speak, is amazing. This is one of my favorites.

[@kynix3532]

Joey Crack...Undisputed Hip Hop Legend in the game, don't ever get it twisted of his contribution. One of the best story telllers to ever do it and it's great to see The Pivot Kings showcase him in an in dept conversation like this! SALUTE on another great one!

[@OptimisticKTV]

Fat Joe is so AUTHENTIC! I love how PURE his delivery is!! He just exudes JOY no matter what! Love it.

[@thrizzle4105]

Crack stiffarmed that Ye question like he was beastmode 😂

[@marlinmartin035]

😂😂😂🎯💯

[@JusBlackTV]

Most of our culture should take notes because everybody is finding a way to 💩 on Ye

[@DefSquadFan]

Joe just here so he don't get fined.

[@thrizzle4105]

@@DefSquadFan 😂

[@lisad2877]

He kinda answered by giving the analogy of going to people who aren’t experts about what they are commenting on.

[@melvillealexander5798]

Yoooo…….you guys just dropped another one! We NEED more ICONS to step up and tell the real story like Joe is doing. His growth and maturity shows so much in his conversations. Hats off to you guys for getting the right butts in seat! That’s HUGE!

[@45fridge]

Seen Fat Joe and tapped in like always. I love his stories! Can’t help but love Joey Crack!💪🏾

[@melvillealexander5798]

More growth…..If more of our people would stop and not talk about people just like Joe did in the Kanye question! The positivity here is powerful!

[@Airwane]

14:20 he's talking about Extraction with Chris Hemsworth

[@dirkantoine1]

Man I love this dude since the 90's because he never changed, what you said about being through it before hit home man... im going through some shit right now that I don't wish on anyone.. we all have to learn these lessons in life... Bless up Joe.

[@aaronpierce145]

Yesterday was difficult, today could be challenging. There is always tomorrow! 🤝 respect dude, March on

[@dakotajoseph45]

Fred be having run on questions 🤣

[@phsfootball39]

He provides context/background so that the question makes sense

[@dakotajoseph45]

@@phsfootball39 get off his dick it was a joke

[@jriley810]

Another great interview! I was captivated by the conversation. The transparency that Fat Joe displayed had me all in. Thanks again guys! Keep it coming!!

[@MoneyClipsSports]

The uniqueness of this podcast is less to none, nobody does it like the PIVOT every episode a hit🔥💯✊🏽 Always going to continue to support

[@cece-qj4xo]

Crazy transparency 🖤🖤

[@sharesecombs3931]

Now we definitely need a Superbowl commercial with The Pivot!!😊🙏💕💕

[@adamteten2029]

Great episode as usual fellas, can't wait to see Megatron in your circle of conversation! Make it so!

[@mzchocolatedrop405]

Legendary interview!! The Pivot is incredible ❤️❤️❤️

[@conversationswithzo]

The single parent life is real and it's beautiful to have a boss that's in tune and understands

[@cpeezy02]

Always love how yall let the guests talk. Learned a lot about Fat Joe...... NEVER FAILS TO AMAZE

[@jwil757]

Yo, Joe Crack is funny as hell! Super positive, and has an outlook on life you don’t hear from most rappers! Great vibe, great dude, and puts on a great show, just saw him perform a couple weeks ago! Another great episode 💯

[@jonathannalls7543]

Thanks Joey I am the eldest of 4 and the only one that has a different father. Went through a very similar situation and it still hurts bro. I appreciate your story. Real strength

[@jacobjohn9539]

If you never heard Fat Joe speak, he’s a great storyteller, congratulations on the new book and support the community….. Great interview from The Pivot 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@sandraammons3116]

Thank you Fat Joe & The Pivot I learned alot about Fat Joe that I didn't know! Excellent job ❤

[@cheryldthomas9415]

Love fatJoe, can't wait to read his book. Another great interview guys ❤️

[@mauricescott4190]

Rice and eggs is a delicacy where I'm from

[@makeHimknown3]

RC !!!! Your jacket is FIRE 🔥🔥 🔥🔥 🔥🔥

[@ralphdrake7742]

Dear Joe: Not b*tch'n, but as a statement of basic fact: Betrayal is a muuuuhfk'a. Kudos to your survival and thrive. The humility that can come about is priceless. Best,

[@jazziej9764]

These convos are so important! I love hearing about the next chapter and the lessons they learn. I pray our generation makes it there. It’s beautiful to see 💕

[@strikershadow302]

Awesome interviews like this one capture the essence of why we rock with you guys. Fat Joe in a place where he felt comfortable to speak frankly about his life, where he's been, where he wants to go and how he wants to leave a legacy for his family and community. There is NOBODY out in this space who consistently get that out of their guests like the Pivot. Keep bringing it guys!

[@treywilcher5311]

One of the best episodes of the pivot! I keep repeating that lol, wow the guests are great thank you Fat Joe! Appreciate what y’all do Ryan, Channing and Fred!!

[@chocolategirl443]

Another dope ride on PIVOT AIRLINES. Keep flying high guys ❤

[@steadyb23]

Another banger of a pivot podcast, thanks and we appreciate yaw, God Bless

[@stephanieyoung7678]

I love maturity and wisdom from Fat Joe! Great interview can't wait to read the book. Another classic interview! Keep them coming.

[@latashasumpter7819]

Only half way through and this is the best episode. Tears, vulnerable, and pure. 💯❤️

[@jennie9269]

Amazing interview...

[@djromieromeofficial]

Yall are KILLIN IT. ANOTHER GREAT INTERVIEW!!!!

[@Fignation512]

So inspired.. thanks for giving us a glimpse of your story..it means a lot.. really grateful for life .. nothing but love.. thankful for the memories of your music..

[@rmeproductions2697]

These guys are a gem to society. Inspiring as an upcoming journalist. Masterful.

[@joetovar1508]

First thank you gentlemen that episode was amazing I need that especially right now in my life going through stuff during the holidays which been rough for me and to hear what Joe is going through. I am going through my new chapter in my life after wifey decided to be with another man and starting from scratch again, but definitely I know I need to move forward and not look back. Thank you god 🙏🏻, family, and friends watching my back with support at the same time. Thank you fat Joe sharing your personal stuff and living for today like it’s your last day on earth. I am ready for 2023 and forget 2022 💪. Again fellas great show 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@rollinjeudy7878]

THIS ABSOLUTELY ONE OF THE BEST INTERVIEW ON this Great Amazing Podcast..... FLOWERS TO ALL!!!!!!! BIG SHOUT OUT TO JOEY CRACK ( Huge Fan Since Day 1) SHOUT OUT TO CC RC AND THE ENTIRE PIVOT PODCAST CREW.. THANKS AGAIN FOR SHARING YOUR PLATFORM WITH EVERY ONE.

[@Tofa_illo]

always a treat when Fat Joe is on a podcast.

[@carlossantos1784]

I grow up the same way that’s why I appreciate everything I get no matter what

[@therunningbackfactory4193]

One of the best interviews I've ever seen Congrats!!

[@nicktinae8171]

best podcast hands down i see no limits to what Fred, RC and Channing can do...i see these brothers making a great movie too...100.

[@tamikorush9915]

Another great conversation!!!

[@shaunjax]

Been waiting on my guy Joey Craxk! Much ❤️ Fat Joe

[@weshapenations]

One of the best episodes I've seen Bros, another excellent job.

[@tonysnow2324]

Once again The Pivot has delivered.

[@McLovin0826]

One of my favorite pivot episodes so far. Damn.

[@aaronpierce145]

Yesterday was difficult, today could be challenging. There is always tomorrow!! Well done Pivot and Fat Joe 🤝. Always real convos that help in many ways

[@bencromwell707]

Dope Interview Again Fellas With A Icon Joey Crack💯👍

[@sharonrobichaud8827]

amazing interview , love this podcast

[@fguanilo27]

LMAO Jose was about to go OFF on those Nets! One of the best episodes damn lol! Got me reflecting and laughing hard. Keep it up PIVOT!!!!

[@dawn7220]

I don't know much about rap music, but I do so enjoy learning about the person behind the personality. Well done 👏🏾

[@mmm76936]

Great job great interview 👍 Yo Joe you made mad hits. Pivot crew is legendary

[@Wilsey523]

Can’t wait to see this one.

[@footballdude6824]

I respect his struggle so much man. I loved ABSOLUTELY LOVED rapping and hip hop so much. I rapped at a ranch party of mike Jones label and went off freestyling. I heard he was coming to the next ranch party. I realized that’s not the life I wanted. I could do it but I didn’t want that huge lifestyle. Just a beautiful family and happy life. So much expectations of those in the spotlight. I feel for y’all my brothers

[@mathematics8531]

“No matter if ya with 100 guys, you always really by yourself” Fat Joe

[@edithf9499]

Great, insightful episode! Thank you all!

[@jamespolite5251]

Great interview!!! The Pivot is definitely the best. It would be legendary to get Chuck D or LL on the Pivot!!!

[@Mr247star]

This interview is so WORTH IT 🔥

[@christopherfuentes1691]

Great episode as always 💯

[@trigliderider76]

Already listening to it!!!!!

[@showme413]

You can't deny a Fat Joe interview EVER...Such an amazing storyteller. CONGRATS ON THE BOOK and great job Pivot!

[@MisterQG71]

GREAT interview 👏🏽✊🏽👑

[@YourFavMusician]

Best podcast period

[@elliottjackson1561]

Another great episode 💯. Joe is a Don foreal. Respect to all of you guys

[@SuniStar]

Great Conversation🎶💗🎶

[@allainat666]

Fred’s Flower Ceremony is one of the most sincere and heartfelt reminder and attention to the detail of the guests as HUMAN BEINGS

[@santoniosmith4486]

That's what's a banger 🔥🔥🔥🔥🤣

[@edgerdeuce]

Imagine being interviewed as a Rapper's prospective security and they tell you "We love to fight".... 😂😂😂

[@Qotdtonyroberts]

Pivot hands down changing the game. A great team need to put together a class for creating a Podcast. Continue success best Podcast hands down. Great interview Fat Joe true inspiration

[@kathydavis7446]

Y'all dropped another one! The Pivot Fat Joe 🔥🔥🔥🥂

[@JW-28]

I still remember when that Lean Back dropped in the 2000s. That shite was so fire.

[@oboyz918]

Great show brothers!

[@Charlie.B.Nice305]

RC jacket 🔥🔥🔥

[@hiphopnsports2157]

One of the greatest

[@sharonnabritt8922]

Another great interview! ❤

[@jestenbuckley476]

He talking about extraction, the Netflix movie with Chris Hemsworth!!

[@Carolinakid1984]

Every interview with Fat Joe is interesting. Great one guys