Fat Joe and Jadakiss hosted a Father’s Day lunch at popular Asian fusion restaurant, Sei Less NYC on Wednesday afternoon (June 11) for 70 fathers and their families.

In partnership with Reform Alliance, the two rap gods invited the fathers who have been adversely affected by the criminal justice system.

During the luncheon, some of the families shared the challenges they’ve faced after dealing with the criminal justice system, and being invited by Joe and Jade encouraged them to stay strong and move forward.

“We want to let them know they can come back and get right. It’s some hope now for when you come back to get readjusted,” Jadakiss said. “Hopefully change your financial situation, change your situation with your family and kids.”

“A lot of kids grew up, parents used drugs and parents in jail and all that, the fact that I had my father, a real leader in my household, and working and always kept me focused on the right things,” Joe spoke on his relationship with his father.

Joe continued, “Reconnect with your kids because sometimes kids can get bitter their parents were away in jail,” Joe added. “You gotta find that bond. It’s always there, but you gotta find that red tape to get in sync.”

“Working with Fat Joe, Jadakiss, and Reform to celebrate these fathers at Sei Less was truly special,” Dara Mirjahangiry, co-founder of Sei Less. “Ahead of Father’s Day, we really wanted to shine a light on these fathers who have been impacted by the criminal justice system and support their re-entry journey with compassion. It was a powerful way to bond through culture, community, and cuisine.”