Stephen A. shares something in common with today's guest. Outside of being from New York, they both have overcome significant obstacles to achieve their respective level of success. On today's show Stephen A. interviews Bronx-born rapper Fat Joe about his early struggles growing up in the projects of New York, his award-winning and pioneering music career, the state of Hip Hop today, and his life now as a mentor and philanthropist to the next generation. They also discuss Joe’s compelling memoir, The Book of Jose. Say what you want, but you can’t knock the hustle of one of the music industry’s most resilient artists.

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