

Joe and Jada
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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.
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Nov 6, 2025 • 59min
Wale tells WILD Kanye West story, talks Rihanna and Usher collabs & new album
Fat Joe and Jadakiss sit down with DMV hip hop legend Wale ahead of his upcoming album 'Everything Is A Lot,' dropping November 14th. Wale tells them about what went into his new project, his collaborations with Rihanna on "Bad (Remix)" and Usher on "Matrimony," the time Kanye West made a song with him and then didn't clear the sample, and how he met Jerry Seinfeld during the production of 'The Album About Nothing.' Joe and Jada also talk trash to Wale about the Washington Commanders and Wizards, Joe says the Knicks are going to win the championship, and Jada tells a story about walking into Def Jam and not recognizing any of the young people running the place. 4:30 - Wale, the sneaker head legend 8:30 - Talking 'Everything Is A Lot' 14:15 - Wale plays "Mirroronnabenz" 18:00 - Being secretive with features 24:15 - Story behind "Bad (Remix)" with Rihanna 26:00 - When Kanye didn't clear his song 28:45 - Fat Joe says Usher owes him sneakers 38:30 - NFL & NBA trash talking 45:30 - Fat Joe's been hanging with Thibs 48:15 - Jada doesn't recognize anyone at Def Jam anymore 56:15 - Never let one of the guys be your hypeman 58:30 - Wale debuts "Belly" [Timestamps may vary due to advertisements.] Joe and Jada now on Patreon All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 4, 2025 • 51min
Fat Joe & Jadakiss DROP GEMS on SUCCESS in hip hop industry + Joe's CRAZY weight loss (w/ Kocky Ka)
Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by young Brooklyn rapper-on-the-rise Kocky Ka. Kocky tells Joe and Jada about Meek Mill hopping on his "Dark Nights" remix, his perspective on hip hop as a younger artist, and emulating New York hip hop legends Big Pun and Big L after growing up listening to them on the radio. Joe and Jada give some of their best advice about what it takes to succeed in the rap game, from keeping your entourage under control to keeping yourself healthy. They also break down DJ Khaled's hit "Wild Thoughts" featuring Bryson Tiller and Rihanna, Jada challenges Kocky to a race, and Joe tells a hilarious story about getting the police called on him at an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet. 3:30 - Linking up with Meek Mill 12:30 - Importance of ownership & who he looked up to 16:45 - How Fat Joe reacts in the studio to BAD music 24:30 - Flags come out & Fat Joe talks glizzies 39:30 - Jada challenges Kocky to race 41:00 - Joe's crazy weight loss 44:30 - Joe's HILARIOUS story about all-you-can-eat seafood 51:00 - Kocky plays "Off My Chest" & "Proud of Me" [Timestamps may vary due to advertisements.] Joe and Jada now on Patreon All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 30, 2025 • 59min
Common on Fat Joe SAVING HIS LIFE in Ice Cube beef, Chicago hip hop & Jennifer Hudson
Fat Joe and Jadakiss sit down with Chicago rap legend Common. The three hip hop OGs talk about Common coming up alongside Joe, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, and The Beatnuts on Relativity Records, the time Joe saved Common's life during his beef with Ice Cube, how his iconic song "I Used To Love H.E.R." inspired the 2002 Taye Diggs film ‘Brown Sugar,’ composing the new theme to the NBA on Prime Video, the influence of KRS-One on conscious rap, where Will Smith and Tupac Shakur rank in his list of top rappers-turned-actors, and his successful acting career leading to roles in 'John Wick: Chapter 2,' Apple TV's 'Silo,' and 'Smokin' Aces.' Joe also tells priceless stories about turning down a role in 'Shaft,' Queen Latifah chasing him around the studio, and surprising Styles P (a vegan) with coconuts at one of his parties. 5:30 - Joe saving Common's life during Ice Cube beef 12:30 - Why nice guys like Common are successful with women 15:30 - Relationship with Jennifer Hudson 22:00 - Winning awards while ALWAYS repping hip hop 25:30 - KRS-One & conscious hip hop 35:00 - Joe's story of why he left Relativity Records 38:00 - Acting roles in 'John Wick: Chapter 2" & more 41:30 - Story behind "I Used To Love H.E.R." 45:45 - Fat Joe says he turned down a role in 'Shaft' 48:15 - Being a ball boy for Bulls during Michael Jordan era 51:30 - Queen Latifah CHASED Joe in the studio 53:00 - Top 5 rappers-turned-actors 55:00 - Composing the theme to NBA on Prime Video 1:00:00 - Joe tries his hardest to sign Common for Rewind It 10 [Timestamps may vary due to advertisements.] Joe and Jada now on Patreon All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 28, 2025 • 1h 12min
Ciara on "Goodies" to 'CiCi' journey, story behind "Level Up" & Kim Kardashian
Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by one of the queens of R&B and pop music, Ciara. They ask the Grammy Award-winning icon about her perspective on life and the industry as she hits the 40-year-old milestone, what went into her decision to go independent with her 2019 album 'Beauty Marks,' her most recent album 'CiCi' that dropped in August, executive producing the film 'Sarah's Oil' with her husband Russell Wilson of the New York Giants, her friendships with Kim Kardashian and La La Anthony, how Michael and Janet Jackson influenced her as a dancer, and who would win in a dance-off between herself, Chris Brown, Usher, Normani, and Teyana Taylor. Joe and Jada also talk to the "1, 2 Step" singer about discovering Frank Ocean and Justin Bieber early in their careers, Hailey Bieber's influence in Los Angeles, and how hip hop has been co-opted by every other music genre. 6:00 - What it means to turn 40 in the music industry 14:45 - Michael & Janet Jackson as influences 17:45 - Ciara vs. Chris Brown vs. Usher & more dance-off 21:00 - Discovering Frank Ocean & Justin Bieber early in their careers 31:30 - 'CiCi' album 35:30 - Story behind "Level Up" 38:45 - When's Ciara going to collab with Jada? 41:00 - Ciara's love for Africa 48:45 - 'Sarah's Oil' 59:30 - Jada walks off when Joe brings up Elvis 1:05:15 - Kim Kardashian & La La Anthony 1:07:30 - Hip hop influencing every other genre 1:10:30 - Ciara plays "Low" and "Nice N Sweet" for Joe and Jada [Timestamps may vary due to advertisements.] Joe and Jada now on Patreon All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 23, 2025 • 57min
Allen Iverson on NEW DOC SERIES w/ Steph Curry + LEGENDARY NBA & 76ers stories
Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by their close friend and former NBA MVP Allen Iverson. A.I. tells them about his new documentary series ‘Allen Iv3rson’ produced by Steph Curry and Shaquille O’Neal that premieres TODAY on Prime Video. Joe and Jada chop it up with The Answer about some legendary stories involving all three of them, including A.I.’s wild nights out with Joe before New York Knicks games in his Philadelphia 76ers days, his iconic Reebok commercial with Jadakiss, going toe-to-toe with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, and when former NBA commissioner David Stern read lyrics from Iverson’s rap album out loud to him. Stay till the end for an appearance from Allen’s mother, Ann Iverson, who tells some secrets from A.I.’s childhood. 4:00 - Joe & Jada's long-time friendships with A.I. 9:30 - Joe FINALLY gives A.I. his Terror Squad chain 11:15 - New doc series on Prime Video produced by Steph Curry & Shaq 20:00 - When your entourage gets too disrespectful 25:15 - R.I.P. John Thompson 27:15 - Michael Vick coming up in his hometown after him 34:30 - A.I. fact checks some of Joe's stories about him 42:30 - Jada & A.I.'s iconic Reebok commercial 45:30 - Going to war with Kobe Bryant 47:00 - David Stern & Adam Silver 51:30 - Joe still wants A.I. to get reparations for outfit fines 54:00 - Iverson's book 57:30 - A.I.'s mother joins & tells childhood stories [Timestamps may vary due to advertisements.] Joe and Jada now on Patreon All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 21, 2025 • 1h 20min
Hitmaka on Yung Berg name change, Pharrell & Kanye, WILD rap industry stories
Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by hip hop industry mogul Hitmaka, who tells Joe and Jada about his career transformation going from rapping under the name Yung Berg on hits like "Sexy Can I?" featuring Ray J to producing scores of hits as Hitmaka, the hip hop producers he looks up to (Kanye West, Pharrell, Timbaland, Jermaine Dupri, and No I.D.), his collaborations with Bryson Tiller, and his appearance on Cam Newton's podcast "Funky Friday" earlier this year. Joe also tells more iconic stories about Hitmaka making magic in the studio with Cool & Dre, his Terror Squad pool parties in Miami, and why he's beefing with Costco for their false advertising of half-price Ozempic. 6:30 - Hitmaka's rap producer idols 13:30 - Cam Newton asking him about his romantic life on Funky Friday Podcast 17:30 - Does Joe need to retire "cock-diesel"? 28:00 - Hitmaka tells a wild Joey Crack story 34:00 - Joe's beef with Costco over Ozempic prices 46:00 - Hitmaka needs to know Fat Joe's music video budgets 53:30 - Legendary Terror Squad pool parties in Miami 58:30 - Fat Joe & Jadakiss' drip CAN'T be topped 1:06:30 - How Fat Joe blew his first $10 million deal 1:19:00 - Peak of Fat Joe & Jadakiss' careers 1:26:30 - Hitmaka's artist Ron E plays new single "Still on My Mind" feat. Fabolous [Timestamps may vary due to advertisements.] Joe and Jada now on Patreon All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 2025 • 56min
Ty Dolla $ign on 'Tycoon' album, Kanye West & 'Vultures,' Lady Gaga & R&B eras
Fat Joe and Jadakiss welcome one of the most celebrated voices in R&B hip hop to the blue couch as Ty Dolla $ign joins Joe and Jada ahead of his upcoming 'Tycoon' album, which comes out this Friday, October 17th. Ty breaks down his single "SMILE BODY PRETTY FACE" featuring Kodak Black and YG, his famous collaborations with Kanye West on the 'Vultures' albums, working with Mariah Carey on "The Distance," signing "MUTT" singer Leon Thomas to his record label EZMNY Records, meeting Prince in his youth, and explains why the artist he wants to work with the most is Lady Gaga. 6:30 - First solo project since 2020: 'Tycoon' out Oct. 17th 9:15 - Owning his own label 11:30 - Kanye West & 'Vultures' era 19:00 - Working w/ Kodak Black & YG on "SMILE BODY PRETTY FACE" 21:15 - Screening his documentary at Tribeca Film Festival 33:45 - Being a girl dad & hilarious parenting talk 36:30 - They're going CRAZY over in Dubai 45:00 - Working with Mariah Carey 47:30 - What was the best R&B era? + Wanting to work with Lady Gaga 51:15 - Fat Joe's biggest problem with hip hop right now 59:15 - Collaborating with Hitmaka [Timestamps may vary due to advertisements.] Joe and Jada now on Patreon All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 14, 2025 • 1h 6min
Fat Joe & Jadakiss' BEST DEBUT RAP ALBUMS: Biggie, Nas, Jay-Z, DMX, 50 Cent, N.W.A., OutKast & MORE
Fat Joe and Jadakiss are BACK and they're digging in the crates to break down the best debut rap albums in hip hop history. They talk about the legacies of albums like 'Illmatic' by Nas, 'Ready To Die' by The Notorious B.I.G., 'Get Rich Or Die Tryin'' by 50 Cent, 'It's Dark And Hell Is Hot' by DMX, 'Straight Outta Compton' by N.W.A., 'Reasonable Doubt' by Jay-Z, 'Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik' by OutKast, 'The Chronic' by Dr. Dre, and many more. Take a walk down hip hop's memory lane as Joe and Jada swap stories about Big Pun, Grand Puba from Brand Nubian, The Game, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, and a whole list other rap legends. 5:15 - 'Illmatic' the BEST album EVER? 7:15 - 'King Of Rock' by Run-DMC 10:25 - 'Criminal Minded' by Boogie Down Productions 12:30 - 'Yo! Bum Rush The Show' by Public Enemy 15:00 - 'Paid In Full' by Eric B & Rakim 17:45 - 'Straight Outta Compton' by N.W.A. 20:30 - 'Three Feet High And Rising' by De La Soul 28:00 - 'People's Instinctive Travels And The Paths of Rhythm' by A Tribe Called Quest 29:15 - 'Making Trouble' by Geto Boys 31:15 - 'Mr. Scarface Is Back' by Scarface 33:15 - '2Pacalypse Now' by Tupac 36:00 - 'Too Hard To Swallow' by UGK & 'The Great Adventures Of Slick Rick' by Slick Rick 40:15 - OutKast & Juvenile 41:15 - 'Juvenile Hell' by Mobb Deep 42:30 - 'It's Dark And Hell Is Hot' by DMX 44:15 - 'Capital Punishment' by Big Pun 48:30 - 'Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)' by Wu-Tang Clan 51:00 - 'One For All' by Brand Nubian 58:30 - 'Get Rich Or Die Tryin'' by 50 Cent 1:01:30 - 'Reasonable Doubt' by Jay-Z 1:03:15 - 'Bacdafucup' by Onyx 1:05:00 - 'The Documentary' by The Game 1:06:30 - 'Ready To Die' by The Notorious B.I.G. 1:08:00 - 'Faces Of Death' by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony 1:11:45 - 'The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill' by Lauryn Hill 1:13:30 - 'Hard Core' by Lil' Kim [Timestamps may vary due to advertisements.] Joe and Jada now on Patreon All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 9, 2025 • 1h 8min
The Alchemist & Hit-Boy on 'Goldfish' collab & WILD Drake, Eminem & Jay-Z stories
Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by two legends in the hip hop game, as super-producers Hit-Boy and The Alchemist sit down to discuss their upcoming collaboration album ‘Goldfish.’ Joe and Jada ask Hit-Boy about his most iconic records, including “Sicko Mode” by Travis Scott featuring Drake, “A Milli” by Lil Wayne, and “N****s In Paris” by Jay-Z and Ye (f.k.a. Kanye West). The Alchemist talks about his work with Havoc and Prodigy as Mobb Deep’s unofficial third member, Joe giving him his big break by hopping on the remix to Cypress Hill’s “Tequila Sunrise,” Eminem’s superhuman work ethic, and an UNHINGED story from being in the studio with Joe and Big Pun. Joe also tells a story about an unfortunate run-in he had with Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak at an awards show. 7:00 - Hit-Boy's most legendary records ("Sicko Mode," "A Milli" & more) 13:30 - Jay-Z helping Hit-Boy get out of his deal 16:00 - Legend of Fat Joe's missing Lexus 19:30 - Alchemist shouts out Joe for his first big break 27:30 - Scott Storch & the fabled Biggie-Fat Joe project 34:30 - Alchemist's iconic collaborations with Mobb Deep 39:00 - Alchemist & Jadakiss' mixup with Ras Kass 42:15 - Mobb Deep's "Win or Lose" was for Jada & Styles P 45:00 - Toasting to new album 'Goldfish' 55:30 - People finally appreciating Alchemist 59:00 - Eminem, Paul Wall & "The White Mafia" 1:05:00 - Fat Joe's run-in with Bruno Mars 1:11:15 - "Business Merger" listening session [Timestamps may vary due to advertisements.] All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 7, 2025 • 59min
Fat Joe & Jadakiss REACT to Bad Bunny EARNING Super Bowl, Mark Sanchez arrested, ESPN's NBA rankings
Fat Joe and Jadakiss react to Bad Bunny being chosen by the NFL and Jay-Z to headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show, former New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez getting arrested for an altercation with a delivery driver, and ESPN releasing their ranking of the top 100 NBA players – which leads to a HEATED debate about whether New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson should be ranked above Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic. Also, Joe talks about performing at the Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers game with Jennifer Lopez in Abu Dhabi, Jadakiss talks about the fulfilling time he had visiting jails with Second Chance University, and the crew throws flags as Joe tries to talk about getting robbed by the Mexican police while driving to Cancun. 4:00 - Jadakiss' jail visits with Second Chance University 8:15 - Fat Joe's NBA halftime show in Abu Dhabi 12:15 - Will Knicks bring home the title this season?! 16:30 - Joe discovering A.I. people in Abu Dhabi 23:00 - ESPN's top 100 NBA players 28:15 - Dudes getting $100 million to score 11 points?! 37:30 - Rehearsing with Jennifer Lopez for halftime show 39:45 - Bad Bunny headlining Super Bowl LX 49:15 - Fat Joe's run-ins with the Mexican police 52:00 - Big Pun pulled a prop gun at the studio 59:00 - Mark Sanchez arrested for altercation with delivery driver [Timestamps may vary due to advertisements.] All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


