Fat Joe's Mother Dies at 77, Months After Husband

Fat Joe is mourning the death of his mother, Marie Del-Carmen Cartagena, who passed away at age 77 just two months after the death of her husband, Ernesto. In his tribute, Fat Joe described his mother as his world and highlighted her generosity, strength, and unwavering love for family and community. Despite his financial success, Marie chose to remain in the projects to support her neighbors. Fat Joe expressed that his mother died of a broken heart after nearly 60 years with her husband, and he had done everything possible to keep her with the family. He received strong support from fans and peers, and has previously shared about his mother's resilience and battle with cancer. Fat Joe vowed to continue honoring her memory.