Fat Joe

Fat Joe has officially received the key to his hometown of New York City in a star-studded affair that included the likes of Funk Flex, Doug E. Fresh and more.

The ceremony took place at New York’s Orchard Beach on Tuesday (August 20), hosted by Rise Up NYC. In addition to Flex and Doug E., Chubb Rock, Wayne Wonder and DJ duo Bobby Konders and Jabba were also in attendance as Mayor Eric Adams presented the Terror Squad rapper with his key.

“His music has unlocked our hearts for so many years,” Adams said to News 12. “Fat Joe is a real legend, and we’re just really thrilled about giving him the key to [the] city.”