Fat Joe brings his charismatic storytelling to cable television.
The Bronx MC's weekly interview series Fat Joe speaks with STARZ is set to premiere on Friday, October 4, and its first guest will be fellow rap legend Method Man. They'll talk about the Staten Island rapper's storied career and successful transition to Hollywood as the two legends visit hometown landmarks that are meaningful to him. Method Man is starring right now Power Book II: Ghost as attorney Davis MacLean, a role that earned him three NAACP Image Awards.
In a press release, Joe shared his excitement at having the opportunity to host his talk show. “I've been preparing my whole life to host my own show and it's finally here,” he said. “We are going to make history and I am grateful to STARZ, Embassy Row and SpringHill for believing in the vision. I look forward to showing another side of my personality and having exciting conversations with some of the world's most influential leaders and entertainers. Get your popcorn ready.”
He's become known as a storyteller over the years, especially on social media where his breakdowns of events like the epic Verzuz between The LOX and The Diplomats have gone viral and turned into memes. especially the saying, “Yesterday's price is not today's price”.
Fat Joe speaks It is executive produced by Fat Joe, LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Philip Byron and Jamal Henderson for SpringHill, along with Michael Davies for Embassy Row. Some of the featured guests will be Mary J. Blige, Democratic House Majority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, TI, Babyface, Latto, Buju Banton and Remy Ma, with more to be announced soon.
New episodes will be released every Friday on the STARZ app at midnight and will premiere on linear TV at 9 p.m. ET with a 30-minute run.
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