Bronx native and hip-hop legend Fats Joe additionally acquired the keys to New York Metropolis from Mayor Eric Adams regardless of internet hosting a star-studded live performance on his house turf over the weekend. The lifetime award honors not solely Crack’s microphone abilities, but in addition his dedication to philanthropy and giving again to the group.
Watch video footage of the Orchard Seashore ceremony
Recognized for his advocacy to advertise well being care, Joe expressed his issues about bizarre Individuals being taken benefit of by massive medical corporations. Joe even attended a rally on the Capitol to push for a invoice to get rid of hidden prices in well being care, and has met with President Biden a number of occasions to debate the problem.
Joe, who acquired an honorary doctorate from Lehman Faculty within the Bronx again in Might, credit his upbringing within the Bronx for making him who he’s right now.
Mayor Adams not too long ago revoked the identical honor for Diddy, who was requested to return the keys to town after Cassie’s assault on movie.
