A rapper who's known for hits like 'What's Luv?' with Ashanti, 'Make It Rain' with Lil Wayne and more recently, 'All The Way Up' with Remy Ma, French Montana and Infrared, Fat Joe is readying to shift his talents with the launch of a new sneaker store.
Dubbed 'UP NYC,' the retail location is set to open its doors on November 5th of this year, at which point consumers can head over to 3806 Broadway to check out Fat Joe's sneaker selection.
As the rapper already has a long career behind him, considering that he's been active in music since the early 1990s, the opening of his sneaker store will allow Fat Joe to couple his success with his fashion interests.
Retro Rapper Sneaker Stores
Fat Joe is Gearing Up to Open His Own Business in New York City
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