Fat Joe Denies $20M Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit by Former Hype Man

Rap artist Fat Joe, born Joseph Cartagena, has strongly denied the serious allegations made against him in a $20 million lawsuit filed by his former hype man, Terrance “T.A.” Dixon. The lawsuit accuses Fat Joe of coercive labor exploitation, financial fraud, sexual manipulation, violent intimidation, and sexual acts involving minors, including claims of trafficking underage girls. Fat Joe responded with a public statement on Instagram, calling the allegations "disgusting lies" and accusing Dixon and his attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, of attempting to extort him for financial gain. He expressed resilience despite recent personal losses and vowed to fight back legally, emphasizing his refusal to be extorted and criticizing the use of legal actions to damage reputations without evidence. The conflict has escalated with Blackburn's recent arrest on assault charges related to an incident involving a process server connected to Fat Joe's legal team, highlighting the tensions surrounding the case. Fat Joe's statement also addressed betrayal by individuals in his circle and firmly challenged the credibility of the accusations against him.