Former Hypeman Sues Fat Joe For $20M, Alleges Rapper Forced Him To Perform “More Than 4,000…
Former Hypeman Accuses Rapper of Coercion, Exploitation, and Abuse in Explosive Lawsuit
Hip-hop star Fat Joe is facing a bombshell $20 million lawsuit filed by his former hypeman, Terrance “T.A.” Dixon, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The detailed complaint accuses the rapper, whose real name is Joseph Antonio Cartagena, of sexual abuse, coercion, exploitation, and financial fraud over a span of 16 years.
The lawsuit, which runs 157 pages, includes disturbing allegations involving minors, forced sexual acts, and abuse of power within what Dixon describes as a criminal enterprise.
Key Allegations Against Fat Joe
According to Dixon’s court filing, he was subjected to:
- Over 4,000 coerced sexual acts under threats and surveillance
- Violent intimidation and psychological manipulation
- Being silenced and erased from creative and commercial contributions
- Sex trafficking and exploitation of underage girls
- Witnessing Fat Joe’s sexual encounters with minors, including girls aged 15 and 16
“I was forced into humiliating situations,” Dixon states, “including sex acts performed under duress and fear of abandonment in foreign countries.”
Details of Alleged Involvement With Minors
The lawsuit includes shocking claims that Fat Joe:
- Paid a 16-year-old Dominican girl in New York for sexual acts
- Flew a 15-year-old foreign minor to Miami and New York for sex, later funding a Brazilian Butt Lift for her
- Housed a 15-year-old Latina girl in a Florida condo while contemplating leaving his wife for her
One recorded conversation even features a 15-year-old girl and her cousin describing how “inappropriate” Fat Joe’s behavior was.
Legal and Industry Repercussions
The complaint extends beyond Fat Joe. It also targets:
- Pete “Pistol Pete” Torres and Richard “Rich Player” Jospitre – alleged key members of the rapper’s criminal network
- Jay-Z’s Roc Nation – accused of helping conceal Dixon’s authorship rights and royalties
- Multiple violations under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, Civil RICO Act, and state laws of New York and Florida
Dixon is represented by Tyrone Blackburn, a high-profile attorney who is also leading legal action against Sean “Diddy” Combs in a similar abuse and trafficking case.
Fat Joe’s Response: Retaliation and Extortion Claims
Fat Joe’s attorney, Joe Tacopina, denies all allegations, calling the lawsuit a “retaliation tactic” in response to an earlier suit the rapper filed in April. That earlier case accused Dixon of defamation and attempted extortion after claiming Fat Joe flew a 16-year-old girl across state lines for sex.
“These are manufactured lies aimed at damaging my client’s reputation and forcing a settlement,” Tacopina said in a statement.
“We’ve taken legal steps to expose this extortion scheme and hold those involved accountable.”
What’s Next in the Fat Joe Lawsuit?
This lawsuit adds to the growing list of sexual abuse allegations in the music industry. As federal investigations continue and more high-profile figures face scrutiny, the entertainment world watches closely.
Conclusion
This developing case against Fat Joe, involving claims of sexual abuse, coercion, and financial manipulation, marks a serious chapter in the ongoing conversation around accountability in the music industry. With high-profile lawyers on both sides and multiple serious charges, the legal outcome could have far-reaching implications.
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