Joe and Jada

Fat Joe and Jadakiss sit down with DaBaby, who pulls up to Joe and Jada fresh off his new album ‘Be More Grateful’ and his current single ‘Pop Dat Thang’ that's taken over the hip hop charts and the clubs. Joe reflects on being in DaBaby's corner during his controversies and tells him that he’s always believed that there are some people, like himself and Dave Chappell...

This week Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda invite Rip Micheals onto the show as he discusses growing up in Chicago, the differences between New York and Chicago pizza, and his rise through the comedy scene into Wild ‘N Out where he has spent over 20 years developing talent and building a platform. He breaks down transitioning from comedian to promoter, the business behind comedians reaching superst...

On this episode of The Real Report, Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda sit down with Bronx-born music video and TV director Eif Rivera, who breaks down his journey from graffiti and camcorders on 164th and Sheridan Ave to becoming one of the most trusted directors in hip hop and Hollywood. Eif details his long creative partnership with 50 Cent, the untold story behind brokering the peace between 50 and Fat...

Fat Joe and Jadakiss sit down with Angela Renee Simmons, who pulls up to Joe and Jada to talk about her new single “Run To,” a record featuring Jada and Resa about mental health, faith, and finding your way through the maze. Signed to Rough Riders, Angela breaks down what inspired the song, what her creative process looks like in the studio, and why she's been working on music for over...

Author and wife of hip-hop legend DMX, Tashera Simmons sits down with Angie Martinez to talk about the ups and downs of being married to DMX, setting boundaries, and learning how to say no. Tashera also hits on her bond with Irv Gotti’s wife, Debbie, her relationship with God, and finding purpose in her life outside of marriage. Finally, Tashera answers questions from our IRL Bowl of Questio...

Fat Joe and Jadakiss chop it up with Atlanta legend 2 Chainz, who pulls up to the show fresh off his book tour for The Voice in My Head is God . 2 Chainz breaks down the philosophy behind the title and how trusting his inner voice has been the throughline of his entire career. The three legends talk his collaborations with Kanye West, the phone call with Jay-Z early in his career that didn’t...

Angie Martinez gives her instant reaction to last night's historic Oscars. Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler win for ‘Sinners,’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ supporting actress Teyana Taylor shows exactly why she has a great reputation within the industry. Plus, Angie's overall thoughts on the big winners from the Academy Awards! All lines provided by ‪ Hard Rock Bet See...

On this episode of The Real Report, Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda begin the show by paying tribute to Lord Sear before discussing Dr. Dre becoming a billionaire, the massive sale of Beats by Dre, along with stories about meeting Dre and early experiences around him. The conversation shifts to Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo topping Kobe Bryant's modern NBA record with his 83-point performance against th...

On this episode of The Real Report, Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda sit down with former NBA forward Tim Thomas for a wild and insightful conversation about basketball, hip-hop, and growing up in New Jersey. Tim breaks down how the parks and street ball culture shaped his unique game, being ahead of his time as a stretch forward, and how the NBA has changed with more three-point shooting, European-style...

Fat Joe and Jadakiss pull up to the world-famous Carbone in New York City for a lunch with the man himself, restaurateur Mario Carbone. From President Obama's secret visit to Jay-Z and Elon Musk fighting over the bill, Mario opens up about the legendary moments that have gone down inside these walls. Mario takes the guys through the rich history of the Greenwich Village spot, from its roots as Roc...

Fashion icon June Ambrose sits down with Angie Martinez to talk about styling the likes of Jay-Z, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes, and Missy Elliott. June recalls styling Angie during her MTV VMA's performance of "Ladies Night,” finding joy on the other end of losing her mother, and not receiving an invite to the Met Gala. Finally, June answers questions from our IRL Bowl of Questions, a...

On this episode of The Real Report, Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda sit down with Ms. Jackson and Obasi, the mother and brother of the late Pop Smoke, for an emotional and powerful conversation about preserving his legacy. They discuss the work being done through the Pop Smoke Foundation, how the organization continues to support youth and the Brooklyn community, and the mission behind events like the a...

Undefeated five-time world champion Shakur Stevenson pulls up to Joe and Jada fresh off his dominant performance at Madison Square Garden. The Newark native gets real about how the Teofimo Lopez fight played out exactly as he'd envisioned it, Bud Crawford's text message that confirmed everything he needed to know about the fight, and what Teofimo's corner was doing all wrong. Plus, Shakur calls ou...

Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined this week by FERG, who tells Joe and Jada about his most recent project  Flip Phone Shorty, the history behind A$AP Mob, the "Shabba" lyric fans recite to him the most, his newfound emergence as a visual artist being commissioned by Adidas, being tapped to redesign Rucker Park, and his new The Scythe rap collective with Denzel Curry, TiaCorine, Bktherula, and K...

Fashion icon Steve Madden sits down with Angie Martinez to talk about growing up with nothing to being the name and face of a shoe empire. Steve explains what it’s like living life as an addict and how coming out of prison reshaped his view on life. Then he explains how different the music industry is compared to the fashion industry, as well as what it’s like to meet hip-hop royalty s...

On this episode of The Real Report , Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda break down the sudden cancellation of Rolling Loud Australia and question whether the festival era is starting to lose its hype. The guys also react to Spotify’s new billboards highlighting the “Future Leaders of Hip-Hop” and discuss the latest rap acts being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. After a heate...

During the NBA All-Star Weekend, Fat Joe and Jadakiss were joined by Jalen Rose and God Shammgod for a special live edition of Joe and Jada. They talk about the media's treatment of Jalen's Fab Five Michigan team, the emergence of NIL in college basketball, Shammgod's memories of training a young Kobe Bryant, Jalen's famously immaculate hairline, LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan, and how Shammgod i...

A Boogie Wit da Hoodie joins The Real Report to talk about his rise from the SoundCloud era to earning over 72 gold and platinum records. Boogie opens up about selling out Radio City Music Hall, bringing out Mary J. Blige, smashing his Ferrari, and spending over $500K on Chrome Hearts, while debating Richard Mille vs. AP watches and the next wave in fashion. He also reflects on heartbreak as inspi...

Power couple Da Brat and Judy Dupart sit down with Angie Martinez to talk about what it's like as a black lesbian couple with ties to the hip hop community. Da Brat explains how she was hesitant to reveal her sexuality until she met Judy and then everything changed. Then, Da Brat and Judy talk about going through a surrogate for their first child. Finally, Angie asks "Couple Questions,” and...

During their trip to Los Angeles, Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by Lefty Gunplay, the first Latino artist to take home the Grammy for Best Rap Song for his "TV Off" collaboration with Kendrick Lamar. Lefty tells Joe and Jada about what it meant for Kendrick to put a rapper like him on, his upbringing in the Los Angeles gang culture, the way he'd like to inspire other Latinos to come together wit...

Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by Compton legend The Game in one of the biggest episodes of Joe and Jada to date. They dig into the story behind Game's falling out with 50 Cent due to his loyalty to Joe, Jada, and Nas, who had all been involved in beefs with 50. The Game also breaks down the making of "Hate It Or Love It," why Jada and The Lox were such an inspiration to him despite living on opp...

Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda sit down with Brooklyn’s own Tracy Morgan for an unfiltered conversation about faith, forgiveness, and survival after his life-changing accident. Tracy reflects on losing his memory, forgiving the driver, growing up in Brooklyn during the 80s, and how comedy took him from Def Jam to SNL and major TV success. The guys also get into Knicks courtside moments and w...

Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by one of the legends of all basketball legends, Julius "Dr. J" Erving. The Hall of Famer tells Joe and Jada about his glory days in the ABA with the New York Nets and in the NBA with the Philadelphia 76ers, winning 4 MVPs across the different leagues. He also tells unbelievable stories about his star-studded friend group in his earlier years that consisted of jazz...

Actress and author Tisha Campbell joins Angie Martinez to talk about “unmasking” and learning to live her life unapologetically. Then, Tisha explains how she went from being a dramatic actress in movies such as ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ and ‘School Daze’ directed by Spike Lee, to sitcoms such as ‘Martin’ and ‘My Wife and Kids,’ to her new...

DJ Vlad joins The Real Report with Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda to address his viral tweets and discuss how misinformation spreads online. The conversation also covers Jimmy Iovine’s recent comments on streaming platforms and their current relevance, the business model behind paying for interviews, LaRussell’s remarks about Lil Wayne, and a debate over the Top 5 NBA G.O.A.T.S. across diff...