In a recent episode of Math Hoffa’s My Expert Opinion podcast, Fat Joe did not hold back when discussing the Foundational Black Americans (FBA), referring to them as “broke Black racists.” The remarks, made public on December 21, 2024, have sparked significant backlash and debate across social media platforms.
During the episode, Fat Joe addressed the organization, which he mistakenly referred to as the “Foundational Black Authority.” He expressed his disdain for their criticisms regarding the collaborative origins of hip-hop, which he emphasized included contributions from various ethnic groups, including Puerto Ricans and Caribbean individuals. “These rumors were made by radical Black racists… It’s a group of these guys that don’t want to hear Jamaican, don’t want to hear Guyanese, don’t want to hear a Black guy not down with them,” he stated. “So, their job is to criticize anybody who doesn’t look like them. Who ain’t Black American. The FBA, whoever these broke [explicit] is. I’m just keeping it a buck. And their mission is to attack everyone on Twitter.”
Fat Joe continued his critique by taking aim at the group’s leadership, saying, “Do you see this [explicit] who runs them? Yo, man, you gotta be f*ckin kidding me. They’re trying to change the narrative because they’re not from New York. So they’re telling a whole other story.”
The responses to Fat Joe’s comments have been mixed. While some social media users agreed with his sentiments regarding the FBA, others criticized him for his harsh language and generalizations. One user tweeted, “He ain’t lying though. Like in as balls as it gets on every level! And I don’t agree and March to the FBA beat; they called me an immigrant or a tether, and I don’t even know wtf that even means lol.” Another user echoed Joe’s sentiments, stating, “To be fair, most FBA agents are broke.”
Fat Joe’s comments have revived a long-standing debate about the origins of hip-hop culture, particularly in light of the genre’s 50th anniversary celebrated in 2023. The conversation surrounding who rightfully contributed to the development of hip-hop has been a contentious one, with various ethnicities claiming roles in its creation.
As the discourse continues, hiphopraisedmetheblog.com will keep a close eye on the developments stemming from Fat Joe’s comments and the ongoing discussions about diversity and inclusivity in hip-hop culture. The intersection of race, identity, and music will remain a relevant topic as the genre evolves.
