Rapper Fat Joe, whose real name is Joseph Antonio Cartagena, is facing serious accusations in a 20 million dollar federal lawsuit filed by his former hypeman, Terrance “T.A.” Dixon.
The 157-page complaint, submitted to the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, alleges Fat Joe engaged in sex acts with minors and details claims of "coercive labour exploitation, financial fraud, sexual manipulation, violent intimidation and psychological coercion."
Dixon claims Cartagena forced him into "humiliating situations, including sex acts performed under duress and surveillance, accompanied by threats of abandonment in foreign countries if he refused compliance."
The lawsuit states Dixon was coerced into over 4,000 sexual acts to maintain his standing within what he describes as "the Enterprise."
Beyond the alleged coercion, Dixon claims he "personally witnessed Fat Joe engaged in sexual relations with children who were fifteen and sixteen years old."
The complaint lists three Jane Does, including a 16-year-old Dominican girl in New York who allegedly performed oral sex and other sexual acts on Cartagena in exchange for cash, clothing, and cell phone bill payments.
Another alleged victim, "Minor Doe 2," a white female and not a U.S. citizen, reportedly began a sexual relationship with Cartagena at 15 after an overseas concert.
The lawsuit claims Cartagena flew her to New York City and Miami multiple times and even paid for a Brazilian Butt Lift due to her adolescent body.
"Minor Doe 3," a Latina female, met Cartagena at 15, turning 16. Dixon alleges Cartagena was "in love" with her, contemplated leaving his wife, paid all her bills, and took her on overseas tour stops.
A recorded conversation reportedly has Minor Doe 3 and her 15-year-old cousin describing the inappropriateness of Cartagena, then in his late 30s, "fawning over children."
A recorded conversation reportedly has Minor Doe 3 and her 15-year-old cousin describing the inappropriateness of Cartagena, then in his late 30s, "fawning over children."
Tyrone Blackburn, Dixon's lawyer, issued a strong statement comparing Fat Joe to Sean "Diddy" Combs, stating, "Fat Joe is Sean Combs minus the Tusi."
He also hinted at more details to come if the defendants "call our bluff."
Cartagena's lawyer, Joe Tacopina, has vehemently denied all allegations, calling the lawsuit "a blatant act of retaliation" and "a desperate attempt to deflect attention" from a civil suit Cartagena filed in April.
Tacopina stated law enforcement is aware of an "extortionate demand" at the heart of the scheme. He asserted the allegations are "complete fabrications, lies intended to damage his reputation and force a settlement through public pressure."
Cartagena "will not be intimidated" and has taken legal action to expose what he calls a "fraudulent campaign."
The lawsuit also names some of Cartagena’s "key associates," Pete "Pistol Pete" Torres and Richard "Rich Player" Jospitre, as part of the alleged "criminal enterprise."
Jay-Z's Roc Nation, which represents Cartagena, is also named, with claims that the company knowingly participated in "concealing, transferring, and manipulating" Dixon’s authorship rights and royalty interests, and sought to intimidate and obstruct Dixon’s claims.
Dixon further accuses Cartagena, Torres, and Jospitre of "deliberate tax fraud schemes" and claims he was "consistently underpaid, denied songwriting credits, and deliberately concealed from royalties and backend compensation."
This lawsuit follows Cartagena's April filing against Dixon for slander, accusing him of being a pedophile online.
Cartagena claimed Dixon's allegations were a "money grab" and stated he generously compensated Dixon, who enjoyed "the perquisites of touring, luxurious travel, and other fringe benefits."
Dixon, however, is resolute. He told Variety, "This is the right way to fight, Joe, through the system. You can’t fight him any other way. Joe thinks he’s a god. Joe thinks he’s untouchable."
-Wires-