Fat Joe has never been shy about drawing inspiration from rap’s elite, and now he’s revealed the three iconic rappers who push him to reach new heights when creating an album.
During an Instagram Live with actor Michael Rainey Jr. on Wednesday (October 2), the legendary Bronx rapper shared his go-to sources of motivation and dropped exciting details about his upcoming album.
“When I’m working on an album, I always put up posters of Nas, JAY-Z, and Eminem,” Fat Joe explained. “I tell myself, ‘I have to be as good as them or better.’ It might be crazy, but that’s what drives me. I’m shooting for the stars.”
Fat Joe’s ambitious mindset has carried him through decades in the rap game, and his upcoming album, The World Changed on Me, reflects that same hunger. Fans won’t have to wait long, as he also revealed the project is slated for a November release.
With a legacy built on resilience and reinvention, Fat Joe is aiming to deliver his best work yet, fueled by the legendary artists he admires. Keep an eye out for The World Changed on Me this fall—it’s shaping up to be a monumental drop in the hip-hop world.
