
Joe and Jada
Hip-hop legends and longtime friends Fat Joe and Jadakiss link up twice a week to share behind-the-scenes stories from their legendary careers and give their real thoughts on the hottest topics in music, sports, and pop culture.
Latest episodes

Jul 10, 2025 • 1h 42min
Jermaine Dupri on Kris Kross & Da Brat, dating Janet Jackson, Usher’s Confessions & Mariah Carey
Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by legendary Atlanta producer and founder of So So Def Recordings, Jermaine Dupri. Jermaine discusses his early days as a dancer in middle school and how dance competitions helped pave the way for him into the music business. Jermaine continues on to discuss how he made his way up in the business and how he discovered Kris Kross, Lil’ Bow Wow, and Da Brat, why he told Left Eye Lopes and TLC to sign with another label, they way he approached working with Usher on his album ‘My Way’ and the the track “Confessions Pt. 2,” working with Mariah Carey on “Always Be My Baby” and “We Belong Together.” Next, Jermaine discusses his past relationship with Janet Jackson, working with L.A. Reid and how Ray Charles and Quincy Jones led him to his vegan lifestyle. Finally, JD discusses the Magic City documentary that he produced and how the soundtrack based off of the documentary came about. Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano return to headline the most decorated boxing card in history, featuring 9 world champions and 21 titles on the line. Streaming LIVE Friday July 11 on NetflixHttps://www.netflix.com/title/82035642 Get you question answered on the showLeave us a voicemail at www.speakpipe.com/1800JOEJADA #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 8, 2025 • 1h 4min
Fat Joe & Jadakiss on Drake’s new track, Red Alert’s legacy, and 50 Cent turning 50
Fat Joe & Jadakiss discuss Jada’s new track, M80, that he dropped during the 4th of July holiday, and that this is just a taste of new music that Jada has coming out. The guys react to Drake’s new track, What Did I Miss, and agree that Drake brought it with his latest release, and discuss the history of rappers flipping on each other, and how that is not a new practice in the industry. Next, Joe & Jada react to the Knicks hiring Mike Brown as their new head coach, and although they think the hire is pretty good, they still feel that Thibs should have been given more time to bring a championship to New York. At 68 years old, the Legendary DJ Red Alert is still doing his thing at WBLS, and Joe and Jada give Red his flowers for being the icon and pioneer that he is. The fellas celebrate the RZA and 50 Cent as they both celebrated birthdays this week. The guys take a moment to remember Young Noble, who was a member of Tupac’s group the Outlawz. And, Joey Chestnut has won another Nathan’s hot dog eating contest this past 4th of July, and Jadakiss asked Fat Joe, who is the true Serial Glizzy Eater, Joey Chestnut or Fat Joe? Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano return to headline the most decorated boxing card in history, featuring 9 world champions and 21 titles on the line. Streaming LIVE Friday July 11 on NetflixHttps://www.netflix.com/title/82035642 Get you question answered on the showLeave us a voicemail at www.speakpipe.com/1800JOEJADA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 8, 2025 • 1h 4min
Joe and Jada - Fat Joe & Jadakiss on Drake’s new track, Red Alert’s legacy, and 50 Cent turning 50
Fat Joe & Jadakiss discuss Jada’s new track, M80, that he dropped during the 4th of July holiday, and that this is just a taste of new music that Jada has coming out. The guys react to Drake’s new track, What Did I Miss, and agree that Drake brought it with his latest release, and discuss the history of rappers flipping on each other, and how that is not a new practice in the industry. Next, Joe & Jada react to the Knicks hiring Mike Brown as their new head coach, and although they think the hire is pretty good, they still feel that Thibs should have been given more time to bring a championship to New York. At 68 years old, the Legendary DJ Red Alert is still doing his thing at WBLS, and Joe and Jada give Red his flowers for being the icon and pioneer that he is. The fellas celebrate the RZA and 50 Cent as they both celebrated birthdays this week. The guys take a moment to remember Young Noble, who was a member of Tupac’s group the Outlawz. And, Joey Chestnut has won another Nathan’s hot dog eating contest this past 4th of July, and Jadakiss asked Fat Joe, who is the true Serial Glizzy Eater, Joey Chestnut or Fat Joe? Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano return to headline the most decorated boxing card in history, featuring 9 world champions and 21 titles on the line. Streaming LIVE Friday July 11 on NetflixHttps://www.netflix.com/title/82035642 Get you question answered on the showLeave us a voicemail at www.speakpipe.com/1800JOEJADA #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 3, 2025 • 1h 7min
Joe and Jada - Fat Joe & Jadakiss on squashing 50 Cent beef, Eminem's first NYC show & Big Pun joining Terror Squad
Fat Joe and Jadakiss dig in the crates and share some legendary stories from their come up in New York City. They share memorable moments like witnessing Eminem for the first time when he opened for Joe and Big Pun, the full story behind Pun joining Terror Squad, a young Jadakiss accidentally attending an unbelievable block party with Run-D.M.C., Rappin' Duke, and The Fat Boys, Joe and 50 Cent squashing their beef, Big Daddy Kane introducing the world to Jay-Z, and the battle between LL Cool J and Canibus. Along with the stories about hip hop legends, Joe and Jada share some wild stories from their teenage years in NYC, from causing chaos on Halloween night to an unreal confrontation between the Bronx and Brooklyn at a March of Dimes event. They finish off the show by picking their top-five posse cuts, including LL's "I Shot Ya (Remix)" and Craig Mack's "Flava In Ya Ear (Remix)." 05:00 - Suge Knight's place in hip hop history 12:30 - Jada attending AMAZING Run-D.M.C. block party 17:15 - Eminem opening for Joe & Big Pun 25:30 - Big Pun joining Terror Squad 35:30 - Throwback stories from their NYC blocks 1:03:15 - Top 5 posse cuts 1:12:30 - Joe squashing 50 Cent beef Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano return to headline the most decorated boxing card in history, featuring 9 world champions and 21 titles on the line. Streaming LIVE Friday, July 11 on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/82035642#Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 2min
Joe and Jada - Complex's hip hop duos list, Mike Tyson stories, LeBron James to Knicks?
Fat Joe and Jadakiss celebrate hitting 100,000 YouTube subscribers with their new plaque and talk about the love they've received from around the hip hop sphere, from Q-Tip to 50 Cent, as well as the reactions to their recent episode with Nelly and Ashanti. Joe and Jada react to Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James' recent comments about NBA ring culture, legendary South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley being rumored to take the New York Knicks job, the Phoenix Suns trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, Jake Paul's boxing victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and the upcoming trilogy fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. The two rap legends also share their wildest Mike Tyson stories on Iron Mike's birthday and react to Complex's ranking of top hip hop duos. 02:00 - Celebrating 100k subscribers 08:00 - Michael Vick's birthday party 09:30 - Joe is NOT a fan of German food 15:00 - Dawn Staley next Knicks head coach? 17:30 - Should Knicks trade for LeBron? 20:30 - Rockets trading for KD 27:15 - Jake Paul beats Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. 34:45 - Malik Beasley's gambling charge 42:45 - Happy birthday Mike Tyson! 52:00 - Jada calls out Red Lobster 57:30 - Complex's top hip hop duos list 1:07:00 - Public Enemy's legacy Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano return to headline the most decorated boxing card in history, featuring 9 world champions and 21 titles on the line. Streaming LIVE Friday, July 11 on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/82035642 #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 26, 2025 • 1h 6min
Joe and Jada - Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Ashanti & Nelly on relationship & breakup, Verzuz, music & 'We Belong Together'
Ashanti, the Grammy-winning R&B superstar, joins forces with fellow music icon Nelly in a lively conversation with Fat Joe and Jadakiss. They reminisce about how a Verzuz battle reignited their romance after a decade apart. Ashanti shares her journey from emerging artist to industry staple, while both discuss their reality show 'We Belong Together' on Peacock. The group engages in light-hearted banter about fame, relationships, and the challenges of parenting, all while reflecting on the intertwining paths of love and music.

Jun 24, 2025 • 1h 14min
Joe and Jada - Fat Joe & Jadakiss are joined by Club 520 Podcast: Jeff Teague, DJ Wells & B Henn
Fat Joe and Jadakiss sit down with Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Henn, the members of the Club 520 podcast, to discuss basketball, life, and hip hop. The guys discuss B Henn's new track, whether Joe and Jada actually thought the New York Knicks could win the NBA Finals, who Jeff Teague didn't want to play against, the state of hip hop today, and who is the GOAT between Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 19, 2025 • 1h 2min
Joe and Jada - Fat Joe, Jadakiss & Jim Jones on Nas, LL Cool J & hip hop idols, making rap money, raising kids
Fat Joe and Jadakiss welcome Harlem's own, Jim Jones, as the three hip hop legends discuss coming up in the game in New York. Jim discusses what he does to stay relevant as he ages and how he is involved in more than just making music. Next, Jim discusses his place in hip hop as Joe asks him about a comparison that was made on IG about Jim being like Nas, and what Jim thought about that. Jim discusses how legends Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, and LL Cool J influenced his style when he was coming up. The fellas then discuss the importance of how they raise their kids and what it means for them to be able to provide for their families and community. That and more on another episode of Joe and Jada. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 17, 2025 • 1h 9min
Joe and Jada - Tupac & Ice Cube’s Impact, Caitlin Clark Best In WNBA? Best BET Awards In Years! Top 5 Female Rappers?
Fat Joe and Jadakiss react to the Complex Top 50 rappers list. They wish a happy birthday to Tupac and Ice Cube and look at their impact on American culture. They debate whether Caitlin Clark is already the best player in the WNBA after beating the Liberty and discuss the jobs that will disappear due to AI. They react to influence Ashton Hall losing four races to Speed,discuss Father’s day as an “official” holiday and argue the BET awards were the best they’ve been in years. Finally, they talk about the new Slick Rick album and debate the top 5 female rappers of all-time! Timeline: 2:00 - Complex list 4:50 - Happy birthday to Tupac and Ice Cube 6:30 - How hard it is to make music that lasts 9:33 - Tupac and Ice Cube’s impact on the culture 12:03 - Bathroom stories 25:40 - Caitlin Clark beats the Liberty - Is she the best in the WNBA? 29:13 - Big 3 Lace Stephenson vs Dwight Howard fight 30:42 - DeMarcus Cousins grabbing his dick and wiping it on someone 36:37 - In 5 years lawyers and accountants will be irrelevant due to chat GPT 39:03 - Protecting your brand and staying on brand 42:02 - Ashton Hall loses 4 races to Speed 44:02 - Ananda Lewis condolences 46:10 - Is father’s day an official certified holiday or not? 49:05 - Sugar free cake 58:20 - Best BET Awards in a long time 1:01:25 - Bank account does not match the level of fame 1:04:00 - Marrakech is “this big” 1:12:15 - Slick Rick new album 1:18:00 - Top 5 female rappers (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 12, 2025 • 1h 18min
Joe and Jada - '90s hip hop stories: LEGENDARY Jay-Z, Biggie & Nas rap battles + Top 5 hip hop songs
Fat Joe and Jadakiss take us on a trip down memory lane back to their early days in New York City coming up in the golden era of hip hop. Joe and Jada talk about recording demos at D&D Studios around legends, pulling up to clubs and seeing rap legends like The Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, DMX, and Nas cyphering outside, how Jada met Ma$e in a cypher on 125th Street, Joe getting lawsuits thrown at him by lawyers representing Michael Jackson and Prince after his first successful mixtape, when they first knew 50 Cent would be a superstar, and many more legendary stories dug out from the crates of hip hop history. After, Joe forces Jada to come up with his top-five hip hop songs ever, and their lists include classics from Tupac, Dr. Dre, Run DMC, Snoop Dogg, and more. 03:15 - Hip hop origins & difficulty breaking into the industry 05:15 - Recording demos at D&D Studio 10:00 - Mixtape culture & Joe pressing DJ Clue 15:00 - Lord Finesse's influence 22:00 - Favorite throwback tracks 34:00 - Graffiti & word-of-mouth promo 37:00 - Legendary cyphers w/ Biggie, Jay-Z, Nas 42:00 - Joe getting signed & mother's cancer diagnosis 52:00 - XXXTentacion & how promotion has changed 1:06:30 - Covers taking over streaming 1:14:45- Top 5 hip hop songs ever (Timestamps may vary due to advertisements.) Visit your nearest Boost Mobile store or https://promo.boostmobile.com/webuiltanetwork/ytb/ #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.