The Herd with Colin Cowherd Joe and Jada - Fat Joe & Jadakiss talk Clipse's Grammy noms, NO HIP HOP in Top 40, Michael Jackson movie & Max B
Nov 18, 2025
Fat Joe and Jadakiss break down Clipse's impressive five Grammy nominations and lament hip hop's absence from Billboard's Top 40 for the first time in decades. They discuss Antoine Fuqua's upcoming Michael Jackson biopic and critique the Grammys' politics and past snubs. Joining them, Eric and Jeff from It'sTheReal share their journeys, including finally interviewing Fat Joe and linking with The Lox. They also touch on local NYC changes fueled by Zohran Mamdani's election and celebrate Max B's long-awaited release.
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Hip‑Hop's Influence Persists Off The Charts
- Hip-hop's cultural influence extends into nearly every genre despite chart absence.
- Fat Joe and Jadakiss argue Billboard Top 40 gaps don't mean the art isn't thriving.
Dominant Artists Maintain Chart Presence
- Drake's long run of chart-topping hits kept hip‑hop visible in mainstream charts.
- Without dominant artists like Drake, hip‑hop naturally drops from Top 40 positions.
Biopic Could Reframe Michael Jackson's Narrative
- A Michael Jackson biopic may reexamine media narratives and previously hidden truths.
- Fat Joe predicts modern scrutiny will reveal how controlled tabloid narratives shaped MJ's public image.