In a surprising revelation, renowned Bronx rapper Fat Joe openly admitted to making up stories in most of his music, stating that his lyrics are crafted from imagination and not lived experiences.
During a cnn In a special report with Gayle King, Joe made the surprising confession while addressing the legal issues facing fellow rapper Young Thug. He defended Thug against prosecutors who, in his opinion, take fictitious lyrics as factual evidence.
“To tell the truth, in almost 95% of my songs I have been lying,” Joe confessed. “When I write, it’s about how I feel at that moment. It’s about creativity. The stories I’ve told in my lyrics? “They would have to build a very tall prison for them.”
The rapper, best known for hits like “All The Way Up,” criticized authorities for exploiting lyrics they know are fictitious. In particular, he criticized prosecutors handling Young Thug’s RICO case, where Thug’s attorney claimed that the rapper’s lyrics are not indicative of real-life criminal activity.
Young Thug’s attorney, Brian Steel, argued in court that Thug’s name means “Truly Humble Under God” and denied that his lyrics contain hidden gang-related messages.
Young Thug’s lawyer, Brian Steel:
“Jeffery heard beat after beat after beat. That’s billions of musical chords that he would hear. He tried and forced himself to speak quickly within the rhythm and rhyming words.” pic.twitter.com/uyFA8DRpCE
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Fat Joe has been an advocate against rappers facing legal repercussions due to their song lyrics, particularly supporting legislative efforts such as New York’s “Rap Music On Trial” bill. This bill aims to protect the creative expression of artists, and Joe’s involvement means a continued push for similar legislation in other states, such as Georgia, where artists like Bobby Shmurda are advocating for comparable measures.
Snoop Dogg recently admitted to being dishonest, although for a completely different reason.
As legal battles over the interpretation of rap lyrics persist, Joe’s candid admission serves as a stark reminder that we should take artistic content with a pinch of skepticism.
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