Joe and Jada Podcast – “Fat Joe & Jadakiss sit down with Tyrese, Angie Martinez & MORE at DJ Khaled's We The Best Classic”

Date: December 16, 2025
Hosts: Fat Joe (“Joe Crack the Dawn”), Jadakiss (“Jada”)
Guests: Tyrese Gibson, Angie Martinez, PJ Kev, Taylor Fritz, Malachi Tony (plus appearances from others)
Location: DJ Khaled’s Celebrity Golf Tournament (special event episode)

Episode Overview

In this vibrant, live-on-location episode, hip-hop heavyweights Fat Joe and Jadakiss host from DJ Khaled's “We The Best” Classic golf tournament, bringing together icons from music, sports, and media. Guests include singer/actor Tyrese Gibson, legendary radio host Angie Martinez, entrepreneur PJ Kev, pro tennis player Taylor Fritz, and star football freshman Malachi Tony. The conversation bounces from sports and career paths to personal stories, the value of inspiration, the impact of giving back, and plenty of classic hip-hop storytelling – all set against the backdrop of celebrity camaraderie and celebration.

Key Segments, Guests & Insights

1. Opening Vibes & Scene Setting

• [03:29] Jada: “You know what it is. The Joe and Jada Show. Every show legendary. Every show iconic. We never lied to the people right now… We at the Cali Golf tournament. Shout out to Jordan, everybody.”
• Hosts speak on the significance of the event and shout out the sponsors and guests present.

2. Tyrese Gibson & PJ Kev: Inspiration, Hood Success, and Giving Back

Competitive Inspiration vs. Jealousy

• [06:30] PJ Kev:

  “When you from the hood, it’s our job and responsibility to show what’s possible... competitive energy is motivating, right?.. But when somebody else do it before you, it just shows you what’s possible.”

• [07:01] Fat Joe:

  “I never personally—Fat Joe has never dealt with jealousy. I’ve always dealt with inspiration. If I went to somebody's house and it was amazing… that made me go home and realize how much of a crackhead I am.”

• Discussion of how seeing others win motivates and opens doors rather than breeds envy.

On DJ Khaled and Lasting Success

• [08:10] PJ Kev:

  “When you successful, it gives other people permission to be successful… And that's why for me, the love and respect I have for DJ Khaled... I really love the way y’all moving.”

Boots-On-the-Ground Philanthropy

• [09:51] Fat Joe: “I seen you on the front line, with the hurricane in Jamaica. I seen you on the front line… Why was that so important to you?”
• [10:09] Tyrese: Shares his recent humanitarian efforts in Jamaica post-hurricane.

  “I just heard God clearly say, don’t just post about it… you got to get out there to the people… my life was impacted the most. We take so much for granted…”

3. Angie Martinez: Golf, Podcasting, and Authentic Conversations

The Grill Master & Golf Stories

• [15:24] Jada: “Let’s make some noise for Angie Martinez!”
• [15:40] Angie Martinez: “My steak is kinda legendary.”
• [16:07] Angie shares stories about her love of golf and playing through winter—“We opened gifts [on Christmas]... and I said to Nico, is it crazy if we go golf?”

On Why Golf Hooks

• [16:21] Angie Martinez:

  “One of my friends took me out… I hit one really good shot and I was like, hold up… and then I had a hundred terrible shots... but I love it.”

• [17:30] Angie: “Golf... tricks you out to think you could play as good as Tiger [Woods]. You have a great putt... you think, I play like Tiger. No, but you don’t… So it just keeps you coming out…”

The Art of Podcasting

• [18:01] Fat Joe:

  “I don’t watch the Angie Martinez podcast because she’s so good I don’t want to steal her moves...”

• [18:29] Angie:

  “It’s not about podcasting. It’s about conversation. It’s about conversation.”

• Angie gives advice on authenticity:

  “You gotta talk on camera the way you would talk in front of people… Never gonna get brave on camera and not say it.”

• [20:19] Angie invites Joe & Jada to her own podcast; banter about being genuine and not ‘fronting’ for the mic.

4. Classic Fat Joe Storytime: Big Pun, Jail, & Bronx Legends

• [23:36] Fat Joe tells a wild story from his Big Pun days, being chased at the Puerto Rican Day Parade, ending up in jail, and how Pun turned jail into a “club” with food for everyone.
• [24:33]

  “The crazy shit is... Big Pun jumps out, hit him with the chain a couple times… So they actually talking about throwing him over the Bridge… I dive on the guy... Moral to the story is we spend the night in 161 [jail]... They left the cell open for Big Pun… [He] feeds the cops, the inmates, to everything… He really believed that shit. Club, man. It’s pools in here…”

5. Taylor Fritz: Tennis Stardom, Competition, and Real Life

Tennis Versus Golf & Dealing with Pressure

• [37:33] Taylor Fritz joins—Jada:

  “We have one of the greatest female tennis players in the world with us... Isn't he Taylor?”

• [38:07] Joe:

  "You a bigger threat... solo or as a partner?”

• Taylor shares perspective on singles vs. doubles, leadership, and problem-solving under pressure.

  “In singles, it really challenges me... I'm a natural leader, so doubles I kind of am more external... I want to make sure you're good so that we can be great.”

• On reviewing her own tapes over her opponents—self-driven improvement.
• On coaches & on-court distractions:

  “My coach gets so mad at me because I don’t look at him… He’s like, did you see me? I was like, no.”

• On avoiding blame:

  “If that didn’t work, that was on me... I don’t play the blame game.”

Physical Toll & Mental Endurance

• [42:03] Taylor:

  “We played basically 11 months out of the year... you really have to find your home on the road… it takes a toll mentally, physically.”

• [45:41] Taylor on inspirations:

  “Definitely Venus and Serena. That’s the obvious... visually, you’re seeing two black women doing this at the highest level and showing you it’s possible.”

Real Life Away From the Court

• [46:47] Taylor and Joe joke about food and home life:

  “You cook, you clean. I’m like, it’s just regular shit.”

• Joe: “Some people... don’t realize they watch them kids. They watch everybody Instagram. Now you got your own tv, Taylor.”
• [47:26] Invitation for Taylor to return for a full guest appearance.

6. Fight Night: Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua

• [47:53] Jada and Joe get into a humorous breakdown on the anticipated Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight.
  • Jada:

    “Anthony Joshua is my guy... but I like Jake Paul cause he comes with the bread... He leaves victorious.”

  • Joe:

    “He gonna knock Jake Paul out. And I’m a Jake Paul fan.”

  • Back and forth on betting odds, possible fight outcomes.
  • [49:41] “Hard Rock bet is going to clean up. Cuz is going to go the other... Way.”
  • End recap: who will bet on who and why.

7. Malachi Tony: Freshman Phenom & Uplifting the Next Generation

• [52:42] Introduction: “Freshman of the Year” in college football.
• Malachi discusses his breakout season, the honor of Rookie of the Year, staying humble, roots in South Florida, and representing for the kids back home:

  “It's just a blessing to put on and show the world what comes out of South Florida."

• [54:24] On grinding & overcoming doubts:

  “They told me I was too little coming out of high school... just stuff like that... to get that news [Rookie of the Year], it was a blessing.”

• [55:13] On practicing in Miami heat:

  “That’s our biggest advantage from kids from South Florida... But when we go somewhere else, when it's cold, that's our disadvantage...”

• [56:05] On inspiring local youth:

  “Every time they come to the game, I give them gloves. Anything I could do for them to show them as possible, I’ll do it.”

Notable Quotes & Moments

• [07:01] Fat Joe: "Fat Joe has never dealt with jealousy. I've always dealt with inspiration."
• [10:09] Tyrese: “You got to get out there to the people… my life was impacted the most. We take so much for granted.”
• [16:21] Angie Martinez: “I hit one really good shot and I was like, hold up. And then I had a hundred terrible shots. …I just. I love it.”
• [18:29] Angie Martinez: “It’s not about podcasting. It’s about conversation.”
• [24:33] Fat Joe: “I dive on the guy I never hit; the guy I protected. …We spend the night in 161. …Big Pun had a warrant too. So the comes in… I’m so pissed at him. …He feeds the cops, the inmates, to everything. …Big Pun, he was a trip…”
• [38:07] Taylor Fritz: “I know I’m good, so I want to make sure you’re good so that we can be great.”
• [45:41] Taylor Fritz: "Definitely Venus and Serena… two Black women doing this at the highest level and showing you it’s possible."
• [54:24] Malachi Tony: “They told me I was too little… to get that news, it was a blessing.”
• [56:05] Malachi Tony: "…Anything I could do for them to show them as possible, I’ll do it."

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Kickoff at DJ Khaled’s Golf Event: [03:29]-[04:21]
• On Success & Inspiration (Tyrese, PJ Kev): [06:27]-[09:51]
• Tyrese on Giving Back to Jamaica: [09:51]-[12:34]
• Angie Martinez Entertains / Golf: [15:19]-[18:29]
• Angie on Authenticity in Podcasting: [18:29]-[20:25]
• Fat Joe’s Big Pun Jailhouse Story: [23:36]-[24:33]
• Taylor Fritz on Tennis & Role Models: [37:33]-[46:39]
• Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Fight Talk: [47:53]-[51:18]
• Malachi Tony on Football & Uplifting Others: [52:19]-[57:42]

Episode Tone & Takeaways

• Real, spirited, and full of inside stories. Joe and Jada keep the vibe loose yet meaningful—celebrating one another and encouraging guests to open up, all layered with humor and love for culture and community.
• Themes: Inspiration over envy; giving back matters; authenticity in media; pride in achievement; and staying grounded, whether on stage, the field, or in life.
• Memorable moments: Fat Joe’s vivid Big Pun story, Tyrese’s heartfelt account of disaster relief, Angie's wisdom on real conversations, and Malachi’s message to the next generation.
• Guest mix: From hip-hop legends and athletes to media icons, showcasing the interwoven nature of Black excellence across fields.

For those who missed the episode:
This is an energizing, multi-generational celebration of hustle, heart, humor, and the power of uplifting one another—set amid the scenery of a celebrity golf event where legends across fields swap wisdom, roast each other, and keep it 100.