Fat Joe and his daughter Azariah Cartagena attend the 2024 US Open. ; Fat Joe with his son Joey Cartagena. When he’s performing, Joseph Antonio Cartagena is better known by his stage name, Fat Joe, ...

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Pam Luk always encourages body positivity (or not talking about people’s bodies at all) when talking to her daughter. But when the child was 5 or 6 years old, she turned to Luk and said, “You’re fat!” ...

Comedy writer Ian Karmel spent most of his life making fun of his weight, starting at a very young age. "Being a kid is terrifying — and if you can be the funny fat kid, at least that's a role," ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Comedy writer Ian Karmel spent most ...