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Fat Joe's Birthday month just keeps getting better and better. Mayor Eric Adams awarded him the key to New York.
As spotted on TMZ in New York's South Bronx was given an honor that will live with him forever. On Tuesday, August 20, the city's leader presented him with the award at Orchard Beach before his show hosting Rise Up NYC. In attendance were not only Joe's family and friends, but also Funkmaster Flex, Chubb Rock, Doug E. Fresh, Wayne Wonder and more. “Fat Joe Getting the Key to New York City. All of his legendary – his music, a real brother, authentic – we want to give you that key,” Mayor Adams said.
MC “Lean Back” then took the mic and spoke briefly about the honor. “Call my wife, my daughter, call my dearest aunt in the world. I have to thank the pioneers. From Melle Mel, Mr. Ness to KRS-One — my whole life I've been trying to be KRS-One — LL Cool J, Heavy D and the list goes on,” Fat Joe said. “I want to shout out everyone here because we in the Bronx and I know I know all of you. Every last one of you, I know you — I love you.”
Earlier this year, Fat Joe received his honorary doctorate from Lehman College. You can watch him receive the key to New York below.
