John Leguizamo on playing Pablo Escobar, 'Carlito's Way' & starring in 'Empire' with Fat Joe
Podcast: Joe and JadaPublished On: Tue Apr 07 2026
Description: Fat Joe and Jadakiss are joined by John Leguizamo, the Queens-born actor, comedian, and playwright now starring as Pablo Escobar in the first authorized Escobar story, the Spanish-language Hulu series 'Dear Killer Nannies.' Leguizamo breaks down what it was like playing Benny Blanco in 'Carlito's Way,’ the real drug dealer he based his performance on, and what he thought about Al Pacino playing a Puerto Rican. Joe and John reminisce on working together on the 2002 film ‘Empire,’ and Joe talks about writing “My Lifestyle” during the shoot using the all the gangster themes as inspiration. Then, they talk Pabo Escobar: which actor portrayed him best, Pablo’s son consulting on the show, the legends behind what happened to his $30 billion, and why there will never be another gangster like him again. Joe and Jada is now STREAMING ON NETFLIX! All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet 8:00 Joe & John's 2002 film 'Empire' 10:00 Lack of Latin representation in Hollywood 13:00 'Carlito's Way' & Benny Blanco's legacy 22:00 Why Fat Joe CAN'T retire 31:00 Playing Pablo Escobar in 'Dear Killer Nannies' 46:00 What happened to Pablo's $30 billion? 52:00 Why there will never be a gangster like Pablo again 58:00 Joe tells hilarious Terror Squad storiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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