Fat Joe is taking his skills to the theater. This fall, the Bronx legend will star in a one-man stand-up present in New York Metropolis, the place he’ll spotlight the peaks and valleys of his profession. Comic Dave Chappelle will begin the present with a particular introduction, whereas Chris Robinson serves because the present’s director. Magic Lemonade and Roc Nation are co-producing the occasion.
“The world shall be getting Fat Joe at his most genuine, weak, and comedic self on that stage,” Fat Joe mentioned in a press launch. “I’m not holding something again. I’ve all the time taken delight in my storytelling, however we’re about to take it to the following stage. I’m grateful to Dave Chappelle, Roc Nation, and Magic Lemonade for his or her assist in sharing my story and serving to make this one-man present the most important occasion ever.”
The one-man stand-up present can even borrow autobiographical tales from the rapper’s upcoming memoir, The Guide of Jose, and have particular appearances from fellow celebrities.
“I’ve labored with nice storytellers, however Fats Joe is definitely one of many best of all time,” Magic Lemonade govt producer Rikki Hughes mentioned. “Magic Lemonade is happy to work with Joe and Roc Nation to deliver his story to life in an sudden approach.”
Introduced earlier this 12 months, The Guide of Jose “will discover how Joe overcame the drug- and violence-scarred South Bronx of the Nineteen Eighties to blossom into one of many pre-eminent powerhouses of his technology.” The guide drops on Nov. 15.