The Herd with Colin Cowherd Joe and Jada - Fat Joe & Jadakiss on Tekashi 6ix9ine & hip hop's SNITCHING era, Shedeur Sanders, WILD jail stories
Aug 19, 2025
Fat Joe, a legendary rapper and media personality, teams up with Jadakiss, a distinctive voice in hip hop and member of The Lox, to tackle pressing issues in the genre. They dive into the controversial rise of snitching, discussing figures like Tekashi 6ix9ine and Gunna. The duo shares their thoughts on Shedeur Sanders' impressive NFL debut, while Fat Joe recounts wild and humorous jail stories that reveal unexpected camaraderie. Their insights blend the serious and the entertaining, reflecting on loyalty and betrayal in hip hop culture.
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The Code Is Broken In Hip-Hop
- Fat Joe and Jadakiss argue that hip-hop has lost its old "code" where snitching was taboo.
- They say modern controversy-driven media and certain high-profile informants changed cultural norms.
History Shaped Today's Tolerance
- They trace the erosion of the street code back to historical informants like Sammy "The Bull" Gravano.
- Jadakiss emphasizes that even notorious killers who cooperated remain branded as rats.
Tekashi's Return Changed Perception
- Fat Joe recounts how Tekashi 6ix9ine's cooperation and massive post-prison audience signaled snitching became socially acceptable.
- He says 6ix9ine's two million live viewers normalized informing despite serious consequences for others.