Fat Joe performs four decades of hits in new NPR Tiny Desk session
The New York rapper released a new album in August and now shares a live set on the web series.
By Natalie Cooper ·
Fat Joe performed a set of classic tracks for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The episode offers listeners a live look at songs from the rapper’s extensive career.
The New York artist announced the release on social media. The video is now available on the NPR platform. It follows a busy year for the musician, who has maintained a strong public presence.
Joe’s recent momentum is tied to his podcast, The Joe & Jada Show, which he co-hosts with Jadakiss. The show has kept him connected to his audience throughout the year.
He also dropped new material earlier this year. In August, he released the album Organized Crime. The project features Pusha T, Yung Miami, and Jadakiss, among other collaborators.
The Tiny Desk session spans his entire discography. The setlist includes tracks from his early days with the group Terror Squad. It also features records that defined the New York hip-hop era of the 1990s.
Joe performed the songs in the NPR office in Washington, D.C. The performance moves his catalog from the Bronx to the national stage. Fans can watch the full episode online.
