Fat Joe is normally one to let folks know to pay what it cost. As he infamously said in a viral Instagram video, "Yesterday's price is not today's price!" However, he has a different perspective when it comes to healthcare. Earlier this week the Terror Squad ring leader tapped a few of his rap contemporaries to do something about unfair hospital pricing. Joe's linking up with Busta Rhymes, French Montana, and Rick Ross to perform in Washington D.C. to raise awareness for more transparency in hospital billing.
Additionally, Fat Joe is partnering with Power to the Patients to put the event together. Joe's worked with the organization that targets and helps with hidden healthcare fees, before and even starred in a public service announcement they released last year. Not only that, the Don Cartagena spoke about the need for healthcare reform and his decision to work with Power to the Patients in a statement from The Hills In The Know. He told the outlet, "Our healthcare systems need comprehensive reform and I remain committed to using my platform to work alongside Power to the Patients and give a voice to the voiceless." Moreover, Fat Joe spoke on the need for more transparency from healthcare providers so patients can get a transparent understanding of the cost of their medical bills.
Fat Joe Is A Man Of The People
Recently, TMZ caught up with the "Lean Back" rapper as he made his way to Capitol Hill. The gossip blog documented Fat Joe's speech as he addressed the congregation as a proud Bronx native. The rapper gave credit to his borough and his community saying it protected him. Along with that, he also made note that the people within his community both Black and Brown oftentimes don't have their voices heard. He compared their cries to a "dog howling at the moon." Later he mentions that it's the Black and Brown people that are affected the most when it comes to unfair healthcare pricing.
Fat Joe is stepping up and wants his community to know that they have someone in their corner to fight for their rights, their health, and their families. How can you not love this guy? Lastly, during the tail end of his speech, Joe shed light on the difference between a compliant hospital and a non-compliant hospital. He said, "When a read the bill for a compliant hospital, you see what you get." Joe continued, "A non-compliant hospital will give you the bill and the math is all mumbo jumbo." It's dope to see celebrities taking a stand for the little guy. What do you think about current healthcare prices? Let us know below!