The streets are speaking—and now, so is Fats Joe‘s former hypeman. Terrance “T.A.” Dixon simply filed a jaw-dropping lawsuit in federal court docket, accusing the Bronx rapper of labor exploitation, sexual misconduct, and extra. After using with Fats Joe for 16 years, Dixon is now placing all of it on blast—and his claims are turning heads.
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Fats Joe Is Being Sued Over What?!
In accordance with the 157-page grievance, Dixon alleges that he was compelled into “humiliating conditions” whereas contributing closely to Fats Joe’s profession behind the scenes. From writing lyrics to hyping crowds, Dixon’s $20 million lawsuit, claims his work helped construct Joe’s empire. However as an alternative of thanks, he reportedly bought threats, manipulation, and emotional misery. The go well with even alleges that Dixon was coerced into greater than 4,000 sexual acts and personally witnessed encounters between Fats Joe and underage ladies—one as younger as 15.
In the meantime, Fats Joe’s lawyer, Joe Tacopina, is looking cap and labeling the entire thing as a setup to extort the rapper.
“The lawsuit filed by Tyrone Blackburn and Terrance Dixon is a blatant act of retaliation — a determined try and deflect consideration from the civil go well with we filed first, which uncovered their coordinated scheme to extort Mr. Cartagena by way of lies, threats, and manufactured allegations.”
Extra Particulars Emerge
The lawsuit additionally drags in some huge names and acquainted faces. Fats Joe’s shut associates Pete “Pistol Pete” Torres and Richard “Wealthy Participant” Jospitre are named as defendants. And, Dixon alleges that the trio operated as half of a bigger “prison enterprise.” The claims go so far as invoking civil RICO prices—sometimes used to take down organized crime rings. And, it doesn’t cease there. Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, which presently reps Fats Joe, can also be listed within the go well with. Dixon accuses the corporate of manipulating his authorship rights, royalties, and even attempting to intimidate him.
Dixon is represented by Tyrone Blackburn, the identical lawyer who represented Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones— a former worker who’s suing Sean “Diddy” Combs. In accordance with the docs, Dixon’s claims are reportedly backed by recorded conversations and even a whistleblower accountant. The lawsuit particulars an alleged sample of hiding earnings, inflating taxes, and leaving Dixon to take the autumn—financially. And now, he’s prepared to speak.
“That is the fitting solution to struggle Joe — by way of the system. You may’t struggle him no different method,” Dixon tells Selection in an unique interview. “Joe suppose he’s a god. Joe thinks he’s untouchable.”
Fats Joe Already Took Dixon To Court docket
Again in April, Joe took authorized motion of his personal. As beforehand reported, the rapper filed a lawsuit towards Dixon first. Within the preliminary go well with, the rapper accused Dixon of extortion after he allegedly used social media to unfold false claims—together with calling Joe a pedophile—when he didn’t get the cash he demanded. Fats Joe additionally mentioned Dixon labored with him from 2006 till they parted methods in 2019. Nevertheless, Joe claimed that not as soon as throughout their working relationship was there any discuss of unpaid cash.
That’s… till six years later, when Dixon apparently resurfaced with accusations and introduced in lawyer Tyrone Blackburn. And, Blackburn fired again, calling Joe’s go well with “baseless.” Nevertheless, Fats Joe mentioned it’s all a part of a “prison conspiracy” to extort him. His authorized workforce known as this an try and spin the narrative, however the courtroom’s the place it’ll all play out.
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