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Fat Joe

"Fat Joe," left, whose real name is Joseph Cartagena, leaves court with his attorney Jeffrey Lichtman in Newark N.J., Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. The rap star faces up to two years in prison after pleading guilty in federal court to failing to pay taxes on nearly $3 million in income over two years. (AP Photo/Samantha Henry)

Rapper 'Fat Joe' admits tax evasion in NJ court

Samantha Henry, Associated Press
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The rap artist 'Fat Joe' pleaded guilty Thursday to failing to pay taxes on nearly $3 million in income he earned over two years for performances and music royalties...
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Fat Joe to become member of Bronx Walk of Fame

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New York rapper and Bronx native Fat Joe will be honored this year as an inductee on the Bronx Walk of Fame...
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Fat Joe fights against childhood obesity

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The program began in October of 2011 with 1,500 high school freshmen in five different Newark, NJ high schools competing against each other for the most minutes moved.
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Fat Joe discusses the legacy of Heavy D

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Bronx rapper Fat Joe discussed the legacy of late hip hop star Heavy D and Joe's own crusade to get healthier...
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Fat Joe: hip-hop is run by 'gay mafia'

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Hip-hop isn't generally known for being the genre of preference for most LGBT performers or audiences, but now, one star is speaking up...
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50 Cent beefs with bullies in book 'Playground'

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theGRIO REPORT - Exclusive excerpts from Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's new book 'Playground,' have been released...
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Slideshow: Big stars who 50 Cent has bullied

Kyle Harvey
SLIDESHOW - Bullying other rappers is 50 Cent's calling card and could be argued that it is the reason why he is so successful in the rap game...
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