Fat Joe Denies Allegations Of Sex Acts With Minors Following $20 Million Lawsuit

at Joe (real name Joseph Antonio Cartagena) has strongly denied allegations in a $20 million lawsuit filed by his former hype man, Terrance “T.A.” Dixon. The lawsuit, lodged in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, accuses Fat Joe of coercive labor exploitation, psychological coercion, and alleged sexual abuse involving minors aged 15 and 16. Dixon served as Fat Joe’s hype man for 16 years, energizing crowds before and during performances. In his 157-page lawsuit, Dixon portrays a shocking picture of exploitation. He claims Fat Joe used coercion and humiliation on tour, forcing him into more than 4,000 sex acts often under threats of abandonment in foreign countries. The complaint states Fat Joe orchestrated “forced exhibitionism” and surveillance-based humiliation, using associates such as Pistol Pete and JB to reinforce dominance, undercut autonomy, and intimidate Dixon into compliance. Worse still, Dixon accuses Fat Joe of sexual interactions with three underage girls—a 16-year-old Dominican in New York, a non-U.S. Caucasian teen, and a Latina who met him at 15. One of these minors allegedly underwent cosmetic surgery funded by Fat Joe. The lawsuit claims that Dixon witnessed multiple sexual encounters on tour and aboard corporate yachts, stating these situations involved coaches, security, and recording equipment, yet went unchallenged by staff.

In a statement to The Independent, Fat Joe’s attorney Joe Tacopina called the lawsuit “a blatant act of retaliation” and “complete fabrications.” He accused Dixon and his lawyer, Tyrone Blackburn, of trying to pressure a settlement through a “ fraudulent campaign” designed to harm Fat Joe’s reputation.

Tacopina also noted that federal judges have criticized Blackburn for “headline-chasing lawsuits full of salacious claims” and said a disciplinary referral is now pending. He emphasized Fat Joe will defend himself vigorously and hold those responsible accountableEarlier this year, Fat Joe sued Dixon and Blackburn for social media defamation. Dixon previously claimed Fat Joe flew a minor across state lines for sex. Fletcher’s lawyer says the new lawsuit is a direct response to their own legal action, describing the new claims as attempts to distract public attention and force a withdrawal through media pressure.

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