Professional boxer Edgar Berlanga Jr. is expanding his career beyond the ring, officially launching a music venture with support from hip-hop heavyweights Fat Joe and DJ Khaled. The super middleweight contender has revealed that he is working on original music while building a brand that blends his success in boxing with his passion for hip-hop.
Berlanga, who has long maintained close ties to the music industry, said encouragement from Fat Joe and DJ Khaled played a significant role in his decision to pursue recording professionally. Both artists have publicly backed the Puerto Rican boxer throughout his career, with Fat Joe frequently accompanying him during major fight weeks and DJ Khaled praising his ambition and work ethic.
The New York-born fighter explained that music has always been part of his life, from training camps to fight-night entrances, and that stepping into the recording studio felt like a natural progression. While he remains committed to boxing, Berlanga said he intends to balance both careers, continuing to compete at the highest level while developing his musical identity.
Berlanga’s move into music comes as athletes across multiple sports increasingly pursue careers in entertainment, with several high-profile boxers and professional athletes releasing singles, collaborating with established artists and launching their own record labels. Berlanga is expected to focus on hip-hop and Latin-inspired records that reflect his Puerto Rican heritage and experiences growing up in Brooklyn.
The boxer is continuing preparations for the next phase of his fighting career while finalizing new music. Although details surrounding his debut release, including a title and official release date, have not yet been announced, Berlanga confirmed that new material is on the way and that fans can expect more announcements in the coming months as he officially enters the music industry with the backing of Fat Joe and DJ Khaled.
