Fat Joe Calls 2024 the Worst Year in Hip-Hop History

Fat Joe isn’t holding back when it comes to his thoughts on the state of hip-hop in 2024. According to Joey Crack, this year might go down as the roughest one yet for the culture.

During his recent sit-down on Math Hoffa’s My Expert Opinion podcast, which aired Tuesday, December 17, Joe shared his unfiltered take on the drama unfolding across the industry. When asked about the heated situation between Remy Ma and Papoose that set social media ablaze last week, Joe didn’t hesitate to add their conflict to what he sees as a long list of issues plaguing hip-hop’s heavyweights.

“I woke up 2024 feeling like that. It’s been a horrible year,” Joe admitted. “I was just having a heated discussion with my people like this might be the worst year ever in hip-hop history type st. This st bad. All our legends, all our mentors getting scrutinized. This is the worst time to be a celebrity in the history of mankind. I’m not sure you guys wanna be celebrities.”

Joe went on to highlight the downsides of fame in today’s world, warning that even the wealthiest individuals might not be ready for the level of scrutiny that comes with the spotlight.

“I got friends who are filthy rich that wanna be popping and wanna be a celebrity,” Joe continued. “I don’t think they want everybody in they st like that. This st crazy out here. The world done changed on me. You can’t make it up!”

A Bittersweet Year for Fat Joe

While Joe’s outlook on 2024 is grim, the year wasn’t without its high points. The Bronx legend premiered his new series Fat Joe Talks on Starz and graced the stage at the historic Apollo Theater. However, personal tragedy struck during Thanksgiving weekend when Joe’s older brother, Angel, passed away. Although he didn’t disclose the cause of death, Joe expressed how deeply his brother’s influence shaped his life.

In tribute, Joe honored Angel on his latest album The World Changed On Me, featuring a throwback photo of the two brothers as the cover art. The album’s outro also serves as a dedication to his late sibling.

When it came to Remy Ma and Papoose’s highly-publicized issues, Joe admitted there’s only so much he can do.

“I don’t like none of that st,” he said. “What I can’t do is stop it. They won’t listen to me… It’s a different type of thing when you got a husband. Nobody comes to my house and tells my wife st. This is your husband. I can’t get in the middle of that, that’s y’all… I wish this didn’t happen.”

2024 might be testing the culture, but Fat Joe’s resilience—through personal loss and public pressure—continues to solidify his legacy as one of hip-hop’s most enduring voices.