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Fat Joe has released a statement, making it clear he and his legal team will “finish” his former hype man’s lawyer, Tyrone Blackburn. The attorney is representing Terrance “T.A.” Dixon in his $20 million lawsuit accusing Fat Joe of sexual coercion and more. Joes statement comes on the heels of reports claiming Blackburn was arrested. Blackburn allegedly ran over a process server back in May, just one month after Joe first sued Dixon for extortion.
On Wednesday, June 25, Joe took to the gram to address the drama head-on. The ‘Lean Back’ rapper made it clear hes not letting these accusations slide, calling them disgusting lies and vowing to take down Dixons attorney in court.
Ive been tested the last few monthsIve lost my big brother, my father, my mother, and now Im fighting against these disgusting lies, Joe wrote. But please know I will not break and I will NEVER back down.
Joe didnt hold back, shading those whove taken his love and kindness for weakness. Additionally, he called out those who steal, grow jealous, and lie on his name, saying theyre now coming for his reputation with wild stories and lawsuits to extort him.
Problem with your theory, Ive never let anyone on the streets extort me, so how would I ever let a crooked attorney and a coward ex-hype man extort me?? Im from the Bronx! Joe declared.
He then turned his crosshairs on Blackburn, adding, Mr. Tyrone Blackburn, attorney at law, since you want the clout, we will finish you in court.” Joe said lawyers using their profession to extort people and destroy families with no evidence is over.
The plot thickened when news broke that cops arrested Blackburn, Dixons lawyer, on Wednesday, June 25, for allegedly running over a process server back in May. According to TMZ, the incident occurred when the server attempted to hand Blackburn a $3 million demand letter related to Dixons claims of co-writing songs for Joe.
Apparently, Blackburn wasnt feeling it. He allegedly hopped in his car, threw it in reverse, and reportedly hit the server. Joes legal team, led by powerhouse attorney Joe Tacopina, says this all started when Blackburn sent a $3 million demand letter for Dixons supposed songwriting contributions. When Joes camp refused to cooperate, Blackburn upped the ante. He sent over a second demand letter. That time, he accused Joe of inappropriate behavior with minors. Tacopina claims that Blackburns actions constitute defamation and extortion, and they hired a process server to serve him with a complaint. Things escalated, and now Blackburns got legal troubles of his own.
Dixon, who hyped up Joes crowds from 2005 to 2022, isnt just coming for a check. Hes coming for Joes whole legacy. In a 157-page lawsuit, Dixon alleges Joe ran an Enterprise.” He says Joe built the business on coercive labor exploitation, financial fraud, sexual manipulation, violent intimidation, and psychological coercion.”
Meanwhile, Dixon claims he wasnt just a hype man but a lyricist and background vocalist on tracks like ‘Congratulations’ and ‘Ice Cream.’ However, he claims Joe and Roc Nation allegedly stiffed him on royalties and credits. But it gets darker. Additionally, he accuses Joe of forcing him into over 4,000 sexual acts under duress to maintain his standing in the crew, often under surveillance, with threats of being stranded abroad if he didnt comply.
Additionally, he also claims he witnessed Joe engaging in sexual acts with minors as young as 15 and 16. Joe allegedly paid the girls in cash and clothing. Joes team is calling the allegations lies, labeling the lawsuit a blatant act of retaliation and complete fabrications. Tacopina says its a desperate move to dodge Joes April defamation suit against Dixon, who allegedly spread lies online about Joe flying a 16-year-old across state lines for sex.
