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Fat Joe's O.J. Simpson Accomplice Story Resurfaces
Rapper Fat Joe's 2025 podcast tale of an O.J. Simpson accomplice may be true.
In brief
Rapper Fat Joe's 2025 podcast tale of an O.J. Simpson accomplice may be true. Fat Joe's 2025 podcast story about an alleged O.J. Simpson accomplice who handed him a machete at a party has been backed by newly accessed records. Originally reported by Complex.
Fat Joe's Podcast Story
Rapper Fat Joe told a story about an alleged O.J. Simpson accomplice on an August 2025 podcast episode.
“Joe Bentley”
Alleged Accomplice Identity
Joseph Ippolito, a DeCavalcante crime family member, became O.J. Simpson's friend and may have been involved in the 1994 murder.
“Joseph "Joey" Ippolito”
New York Times Report
Newly accessed records show Ippolito gave prosecutors information about the murder weapon and disposal efforts.
“extremely reliable informant”
Podcast Anecdote
Fat Joe claimed Ippolito waited with a private jet during Simpson's chase and joked "You did it" after handing him a machete.
“You did it”
The takeaway
Fat Joe's 2025 podcast story about an alleged O.J. Simpson accomplice who handed him a machete at a party has been backed by newly accessed records.
