“Joe, we need you. You’re one of us.”
Fat Joe came out of his musical retirement. And this unexpected return was motivated by an unexpected source of inspiration: rapper Killer Mike. In an interview given to Billboard On January 7, Fat Joe revealed the underside of this decision.
Fat Joe explained how Killer Mike’s triumph at the 2024 Grammy Awards was the high point of his return to the music scene. The Atlanta rapper won three prestigious awards: best rap album, best rap song and best rap performance.
“Killer Mike is the one who inspired me”confided Fat Joe, before continuing: “I was retired, I’d hung up the phone. Even a call from Eminem couldn’t change my mind. But when I saw Mike win that Grammy, I realized it was was possible.”
This artistic renaissance was brought to fruition by la sortie de l’album “The World Changed on Me”Fat Joe’s first solo project in 15 years. This disc not only marks his return, but also an evolution in his musical style. The album, consisting of 11 tracks, has feats with artists like Babyface, Ty Dolla $ign and Anittaand shows his desire to stay in tune with current music.
The road to this comeback has not been without obstacles. He notably mentioned a telephone conversation with Eminem, who tried to dissuade him from retiring: “Eminem told me, ‘Joe, we need you. You’re one of us.’ But I was determined to quit. It was Killer Mike who changed my mind.”explained the Bronx rapper.
