Fat Joe reveals 200-pound weight loss after using Ozempic to manage diabetes

Fat Joe has opened up about his weight loss journey and revealed he’s been using Ozempic to manage diabetes in a recent interview with 'Us Weekly'.

 The rapper discussed how his diet has improved as part of his effort to stay healthy, noting that he focuses on cutting carbs. “We just try to eat everything with the least carbs as possible,” he explained. 

“So we try to stay away from the bread, the pasta, the rice. That’s the smartest way to eat.” However, Joe stressed the importance of balance, sharing, “Like this morning I ate breakfast, I had this toast. I cut the corner off, ate it, and kept it moving. Normally I would’ve ate the whole thing. But you know, that’s what we do. We cut carbs and try to be smarter.”

Joe went on to reveal that he’s been taking Ozempic, a medication often used for diabetes, to help manage his condition. 

"Ozempic says you may only have two pieces of your favorite stuff," he joked. He also mentioned that his wife, Lorena Cartagena, still prefers his larger size. 

“My wife would kill me. She likes me being a big boy,” Joe shared humorously. “She hallucinates like I’m still that big boy, she loves that.”

After the interview went viral, Fat Joe confirmed to 'TMZ' that he’s been dealing with diabetes since he was a teenager and that he has lost 200 pounds. 

Fans will get a chance to see his transformation as he hosts the BET Hip Hop Awards later tonight. 

Speaking about the event, Joe said, “It’s the culture, you know, and it’s one of the few chances where we get to see our camaraderie and link up with other artists that we love. Whether they may be the OGs or may be the youngest thing, smoking and representing the culture. That’s what my whole life is built on. So to be the host is a big honor.”