In response to a sexual misconduct lawsuit, Fat Joe has pledged to fight back against “disgusting lies.”
Last week, Terrance “T.A.” Dixon filed a $20,000,000.00 lawsuit against the superstar rapper, members of his inner circle, and executives at the Roc Nation record company.
According to legal documents, the plaintiff alleged the hip-hop artist, born Joseph Cartagena, forced him to engage in “more than 4,000 sexual acts” with women between 2005 and 2022. Additionally, the hype man claimed witnessing Cartagena engaging in sexual relations with 15 and 16-year-old girls.
Elsewhere in the filing, Dixon stated that he contributed as a “creative collaborator” and bodyguard for Cartagena and is owed songwriting credits, royalties, and compensation.
On Wednesday (6.25) in a formal statement, Fat Joe addressed the allegations via Instagram:
“I’ve been tested the last few months – I’ve lost my big brother, my father, my mother and now I’m fighting against these disgusting lies. But please know I will not break and I will NEVER back down.” “I’ve had individuals in my circle take my love and kindness for weakness, but how many times must we forgive them? I’ve had people steal from me, grow jealous of me, lie on me. Through it all, me and my family are the ones stuck dealing with the consequences of their bad decisions.”
Adding that Dixon and his attorneys are attempting to “extort” him, the now 54-year old musician stated:
“They figure they can make up the most insane stories and, if they threaten you with a lawsuit, then you’ll pay and they’ll feel like they finally won.” “Problem with your theory, I’ve never let anyone on the streets extort me, so how would I ever let a crooked attorney and a coward ex-hype man extort me?? I’m from the Bronx!” “The time of lawyers using their law license as a badge to extort people and destroy families with no evidence is over!!” he added. “I’m not the one!! You’ve messed with the wrong one this time!!”
At press time, representatives for Roc Nation and Dixon have yet to respond to the comments.
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Author: Saul Goode
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