Fat Joe is suing his former hypeman, Terrance “T.A.” Dixon, over many vicious and disgusting statements made on social media. In the lawsuit, filed in response to what Fat Joe calls an intricate plot to siphon money from him, Dixon is accused of spreading gory and false details of criminality, including pedophilia, statutory rape, and sexual abuse.
The drama ensued after Dixon reportedly argued about the money he felt the rapper owed him. Dixon responded by flooding social media with posts that accused Fat Joe of horrific criminal behavior. The accusations quickly spread like wildfire, and for a time, it seemed like the rapper’s reputation would take a hit and leave the public appalled. Fat Joe is taking Dixon and his counsel, Tyrone Blackburn, to court, as he reportedly participated in the defamation and conspiracy and a point not lost on Fat Joe and his legal team, court documents obtained by TMZ Hip Hop say.
Fat Joe addressed the issue in a statement, saying he was disgusted by the move. “These allegations are completely false and part of a criminal conspiracy orchestrated between a disgruntled former hype man and his attorney. These two individuals have been scheming to extort me with their elaborate and ludicrous demands, changing by the day. The relentless threats, harassment, and defamation I’ve endured as they peddle salacious lies are utterly deplorable. I’m taking legal action to expose their misconduct and I’m fully confident that the facts will reveal this is nothing more than a deceptive and desperate scam.”
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According to the lawsuit, Dixon’s social media campaign was not simply some one-off set of posts but an ongoing campaign to sully Fat Joe’s good name. The filings said the allegations amounted to “grotesque” and “scandalous” material that would ensure the rapper was portrayed in the worst imaginable light. Fat Joe’s lawsuit states that Dixon caught wind of Fat Joe’s rumors about him. Because Dixon believed he was entitled to cash from Fat Joe, he wanted to wield the false allegations to secure a payout from the rapper.
The case has also lifted the lid on the corrosive relationship between the once close workmates. Dixon, who had been Fat Joe’s hypeman for years, joined Remy Ma, and their boys began to escalate after Dixon felt he wasn’t getting paid right for his services. It’s unclear what amount Dixon is alleged to believe he is owed, but the accusations have set the two men off on a bitter and public legal fight. Tyrone Blackburn is named in the lawsuit as Dixon’s lawyer, too, which means that Fat Joe doesn’t think this is just a case of some embittered former worker but of a master plan, complete with an attorney. The MC’s legal team is seeking compensation for the damages done to the rapper and accountability for what they believe is an attack on Fat Joe’s career.
The lawsuit is yet another episode in the never-ending American tabloid drama of famous-person feuds, now raised to a new level of seriousness because of the nature of the allegations. Meanwhile, as the courtroom saga unfolds, fans and community members wait to see whether the case will vindicate or further sully the rapper’s reputation in the ongoing soap opera that has become his personal and professional life.
