Fat Joe can add the title of author to his lengthy resumé. On April 5, 2022, the legendary artist announced that he would release a memoir titled, The Book of Jose, in November. According to a press release obtained by Hip-Hop DX, the book will “explore how Joe overcame the drug- and violence-scarred South Bronx of the 1980s to blossom into one of the pre-eminent powerhouses of his generation.”
“The book will pull back the curtain on Joe’s challenging upbringing and give readers a look into his ascent to stardom, while candidly reckoning with the costs and rewards of that life: its tragedies, regrets, and glittering triumphs,” the synopsis continues.
“The Book of Jose is more than just a book about my career. It explores the darkest moments of my life — brushes with death, being locked up, losing friends, and dealing with depression — that shaped me as a man. I overcame significant adversity, but I’m excited to be in position to share my story and inspire others through my journey,” Fat Joe added.
The Book of Jose will hit the shelves of physical and digital book stores on November 1, 2022. Check out a brief preview from Fat Joe’s Instagram account below.
