Did Fat Joe Get Stiffed on “Happy Feet” Royalties?
Rapper Fat Joe, known for his music career, recently revealed a surprising claim: he says he never received any payment for his voice acting role in the hit animated film “Happy Feet”. This is particularly noteworthy given the film’s critical and commercial success, boasting an Oscar win and a star-studded cast including Robin Williams, Hugh Jackman, and Nicole Kidman.
This situation raises questions about potential accounting issues, especially considering Joe’s 2022 lawsuit against his former accountant for misappropriation of funds. It’s possible a similar situation occurred back in 2006 when “Happy Feet” was released. Another possibility is that issues arose on the studio side at Warner Bros. Pictures, particularly since Joe was replaced by Common in the sequel “Happy Feet 2”.
Despite this potential financial setback, Fat Joe has moved on to other projects, including his new STARZ talk show “Fat Joe Talks”. He describes the show as being inspired by Anthony Bourdain and promises appearances from “the biggest stars”. The show aims to provide intimate conversations with celebrities, offering viewers a glimpse into their successes, struggles, and life lessons.
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