It’s that time of year again. Bronx-bred hip-hop heavyweight is to drop another LP –this time fans can look forward to J.O.S.E. 2, the sequel to his platinum-selling 2001 album, Jealous Ones Still Envy.

In preparation for the disc’s May release, Joe sat down for a telephone interview with Complex, during which he discussed his sneaker addiction, writing hit singles, and his feud with Big Pun’s widow, Liza Rios.

For those who aren’t aware, Rios has spent years publicly blasting Joe for “failing to keep Pun’s memory alive.” She also claims the multimillionaire, who now lives in Miami, made off with her husband’s royalites while she’s been forced to sell the family’s home and hock Pun’s jewelry on eBay in an effort to make end’s meet.

(Watch Liza Rios Plead Her Case Against Fat Joe)

In fact, Liza and her three children still live in the Bronx.

Here’s what Fat Joe had to say about claims that he has forgotten about Pun.

Complex: Speaking of Pun. His wife has said in interviews that you’re not keeping his memory alive. How hurtful was that to you, and how did you take that?

Fat Joe: I don’t care. I don’t care what she says to me. Not keeping Pun’s memory alive? If I don’t keep Pun’s memory alive, who does? You know everything I do, I represent Big Pun. If I won an award, I represent Big Pun. I’m the only one who says Big Pun is the best rapper on earth. If I don’t rep Big Pun, then who reps Big Pun?

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