THE BOOK OF JOSE

This riveting memoir will explore how Cuban and Puerto Rican Joseph "Fat Joe" CartagenaGrammy-nominated recording artist, actor, entrepreneur, and philanthropistovercame the drug- and violence-scarred South Bronx of the 1980s to blossom into one of the pre-eminent powerhouses of his generation.

With an acclaimed career that has spanned four decades, his book will pull back the curtain on Joe's challenging upbringing and give readers a look into his ascent to stardom, while candidly reckoning with the costs and rewards of that life: its tragedies, regrets, and glittering triumphs. With a wide range of wild-but-true stories, THE BOOK OF JOSE reaffirms Joe's renowned reputation as one of hip-hop'sand Latin music'sgreatest storytellers.

This award-winning hip-hop legend has been active since the early '90s, with hits in three decades and collaborations with artists like DJ Khaled, Jennifer Lopez, Lil Wayne, and Cardi B. He's won a Billboard Music Award and ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards and has been nominated for Grammys, iHeart Radio Music Awards, MTV awards, and BET awards. And with over 10 millions followers across social media, he is still growing in popularity.


Fat Joe is a rapper, actor, and entrepreneur from the birthplace of hip-hop, the Bronx. He released his first solo album, Represent, in 1993, and founded the record label Terror Squad. Fat Joe is perhaps best known for his platinum-selling album Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.) and hits like "Lean Back" with Terror Squad, "What's Luv?" featuring Ashanti and Ja Rule, and "All the Way Up" with Remy Ma, French Montana, and Dre.

Shaheem Reid is a journalist and industry mover. His career in hip-hop spans over two decades. Highlights include reporting at MTV, Vibe, and XXL; serving as the president of Busta Rhymes Conglomerate record label; and launching Polaris, the first Black-owned, free-ad supporting streaming channel, in 2021.