Fat Joe

Fat Joe is a Bronx-born rapper and entertainer whose career spans more than three decades of hip-hop, from his emergence in the early 1990s New York rap scene through a catalog of chart-topping singles and collaborations that includes All the Way Up, Lean Back, What's Luv, and Make It Rain. Born Joseph Antonio Cartagena, Fat Joe co-founded Terror Squad and built a reputation for major label commercial success alongside persistent presence in the New York and Miami hip-hop scenes. His Las Vegas entertainment presence extends to the nightclub and dayclub circuit, with Electronic Vegas documenting his role as a Las Vegas resident performer — previously associated with Daylight Beach Club, the venue at Mandalay Bay that reopened in May 2026 as Tailgate Beach Club, a sports-themed dayclub concept with a grand opening performance by Snoop Dogg. Fat Joe's confirmed Tailgate Beach Club appearances place him among the hip-hop and rap performers who anchor the new venue's entertainment programming during its inaugural season. Tailgate Beach Club at Mandalay Bay targets a sports-focused dayclub demographic while maintaining the Las Vegas pool party energy model, and Fat Joe's hip-hop catalog and stage presence translate directly to the large outdoor performance environment that characterizes outdoor pool and dayclub events.

South Bronx rap veteran active since 1993; three #1 Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs with 'Lean Back,' 'Make It Rain,' and 'All the Way Up' (feat. Remy Ma, 2016) — the latter was one of the most-streamed hip-hop tracks of that year. At Tailgate Beach Club, Fat Joe performs on Select dates (Tailgate Beach Club), commanding some of the venue's most in-demand time slots.

Fat Joe currently performs at Tailgate Beach Club in Las Vegas, typically on Select dates (Tailgate Beach Club). Their sets span Hip-Hop / Rap, delivering a sound that has earned them one of the most dedicated followings in the Las Vegas residency circuit.

Fat Joe's sound: South Bronx hip-hop legend whose commanding stage presence and crowd-connection instincts span 30+ years of output — from '90s hardcore rap to crunk-era anthems to contemporary trap collaboration, his live performance energy remains consistent across Las Vegas outdoor venues. At Tailgate Beach Club, the professional sound systems and production infrastructure amplify every element of their performance — from the sub-bass to the high-end clarity.

Fat Joe typically takes the stage on Select dates (Tailgate Beach Club). Their sets run 60 to 90 minutes and deliver the full Vegas production experience with professional sound, lighting, and crowd energy that you cannot find anywhere else.

General admission cover charges for Fat Joe shows are $30-60 — FREE with NoCoverVegas guest list. With NoCoverVegas, you skip the cover charge entirely and receive a free guest list entry from your hotel to the venue.