Fats Joe is Prepping a One-Man Stand-Up Present to Accompany His New Memoir – Rolling Stone

Fat Joe will carry out a one-man stand-up present based mostly on his life and profession in New York Metropolis this fall.

The efficiency will function an introduction from Dave Chappelle and a slew of never-before-heard tales based mostly on Fats Joe’s upcoming memoir, The E-book of Jose.

“The world might be getting Fats Joe at his most genuine, susceptible, and comedic self on that stage,” the rapper mentioned in an announcement. “I’m not holding something again. I’ve all the time taken satisfaction in my storytelling, however we’re about to take it to the following stage.” 

Fats Joe’s dwell efficiency might be supplemented by archival footage and video interviews together with his household, mates, and collaborators. And naturally the efficiency might be punctuated with loads of music from all through Fats Joe’s discography.

In The E-book of Jose, Fats Joe — born Joseph Antonio Cartagena — will chronicle his rise from a child within the South Bronx to the multi-platinum promoting artist and founding father of the Terror Squad. The e book is ready to be printed Nov. 15.

The accompanying dwell exhibits might be co-produced by Roc Nation and Magic Lemonade, and directed by Chris Robinson. Occasion and ticketing particulars might be introduced within the coming weeks. 

“I’ve labored with nice storytellers, however Fats Joe is definitely one of many best of all-time,” Magic Lemonade government producer Rikki Hughes mentioned. “Magic Lemonade is happy to work with Joe and Roc Nation to carry his story to life in an surprising method.”