Fat Joe & Jadakiss ADDRESS Joe talking over guests, French Montana's "All The Way Up" story, J. Cole

Fat Joe acknowledges feedback that he talks too much and cuts off guests, but defends his approach. He frames himself as a natural storyteller, honed in the projects, who needs to 'drive' the conversation, especially with less fluid guests. He argues this dynamic, which he likens to a 'sitcom,' is integral to the show's success and high viewership, making it the 'number one podcast in hip hop culture.'

Joe states, 'They said, Joe, you talk too much on the show.' He later explains, 'I got to drive this s***.' and 'The reason why this show is timing. Your humor is incredible humor.' He also notes, 'Sometimes when we got guests that don't have that fluidity... I got to tell a story to make her feel comfortable... for these s*** to talk.'

Fat Joe expresses skepticism about the reported financial success of many artists and public figures. He observes a disconnect between the astronomical numbers cited (e.g., '200 million,' '30 million a year') and the visible 'residue' or lifestyle of these individuals. He believes many of these figures are 'inflated' or based on long-term, hypothetical plans, contrasting them with his own tangible wealth.

Joe states, 'What's up with these inflated numbers? Right. Listen people out there, it's great to be inspired, right? But when you see people with these numbers, like is these numbers real?' and 'I don't see the I don't see the residue. No, I don't think I know it's inflated.'

Fat Joe strongly asserts that J. Cole's decision to 'bow out' of a perceived rap battle or challenge significantly diminished his standing in the 'big three' conversation, regardless of his lyrical talent. He views it as a failure to 'step outside' when called to the 'yard,' comparing it to a tough guy getting 'smacked off' in public and retracting. Jadakiss, however, emphasizes that 'it's all about the music.'

Joe states, 'Do we look at him the same being that they screwed his head off the big three?' and 'I don't look him the same. The s*** sword is dull.' He adds, 'I can't look at you. That's like you seeing the dude who they always told you and you know you always thought he was tough and you see some other kingpin s*** or something smack his cheek off and the s*** my bad and walk off.'

Fat Joe advises artists to sell their music catalogs while they are alive and in control. He explains that if an artist dies unexpectedly, trusted individuals or industry 'vultures' might take advantage of their grieving family, offering a fraction of the catalog's true worth. Selling it proactively ensures the family is secured with the full value.

Joe says, 'Are you ever thinking of selling your catalog? I think about it every day.' He elaborates, 'God forbid something happens... somebody that your wives think that you really trusted... they come over and say, 'Well, you know, we can help. We can get you $8 million.' And your wife is like, '$8 million?' Meanwhile, they're going to get 26 million for this s*** 36 million for it.'

Fat Joe expresses bewilderment at Fetty Wap's legal troubles, given his success with four number-one hits. He emphasizes that even with significant earnings, bad company can lead to ruin. Drawing from his own experiences of being abandoned by fair-weather friends when he went broke or faced legal issues, Joe strongly advises Fetty Wap to sever ties with negative influences to protect his future.

Joe questions, 'Why was he allegedly selling drugs? I just don't understand. With a guy with four number ones on a crackhead day, you can make 25,000.' He later advises, 'Don't hang around with them people. Don't get them back around you. I made the mistake two, three times.'

The hosts discuss the growing difficulty of discerning reality from artificial intelligence in the digital age. They highlight how AI can create convincing deepfakes and manipulate narratives, leading to scams and a general distrust of online content. This extends to personal interactions, where people might question the authenticity of attractive profiles or stories.

Joe states, 'Everything's AI. Tell you the truth, you can't even like a pretty girl on AI. You can't look at that s*** and really believe that's Rosalinda because that's AI.' He also references the Matt Barnes AI scam story.

Fat Joe shares a deeply personal story about the murder of a friend and the immediate aftermath, where life quickly returned to normal. This taught him that no matter how devastating personal loss or depression is, 'life moves on.' He emphasizes the importance of finding light and staying positive, as depression can make one vulnerable and lead others to 'play with you' or take advantage.

Joe recounts, 'What that taught me at such a young age was life moves on.' He adds, 'You have to find a way to look towards the light. You're not doing nothing by making yourself feel terrible, sad, worse.' He also shares his own experience: 'I promise you I went into depression for two years straight when Punt, my sister, my grandfather died around the same week.'