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Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label is ready to step in and intervene in some more legal drama. After helping the likes of Hit Boy, Megan Thee Stallion, and The Clipse win legal battles, Fat Joe is the latest artist that they are looking to have exonerated.
Fat Joe & Roc Nation Go After His Accuser, Lawyer
Fat Joe came under fire earlier this month. After the rap star, born Joseph Antonio Cartagena, was sued by his former hype man, Terrence “T.A.” Dixon.
Now, Fat Joe and the all-powerful entity are preparing to up the ante on Dixon. Per an exclusive from All Hip-Hop, Joe and Roc Nation are asking the presiding judge to ] dismiss the case. In addition, they are asking for the judge to “penalize” Dixon’s attorney, Tyrone Blackburn.
Per the outlet, they want Blackburn penalized for “dragging Roc Nation into a lawsuit for headlines and leverage, not justice.”
Rap Star Hits Back at Hypeman’s Lawsuit
In an interview with Variety in June, Dixon alleged that the “Lean Back” creator is guilty of engaging in “coercive labor exploitation, financial fraud, sexual manipulation, violent intimidation, and psychological coercion.”
However, after Dixon’s complaint went public, it did not take long for Fat Joe to break his silence. In a statement, Joe notes that he is dealing with the consequences of “bad decisions.” Seeming to refer to his decision to employ Dixon as a hypeman.
“I’ve had individuals in my circle take my love and kindness for weakness. But how many times must we forgive them? I’ve had people steal from me, grow jealous of me, and lie to me. Through it all, my family is the ones stuck dealing with the consequences of their bad decisions,” he said.
He also doubled down on his criticism of Dixon. Urging the “coward ex-hype man” to cut his losses. Insinuating this lawsuit is just a retaliation for him getting fired.
“If you get fired for doing something wrong, just take the L and live with it. But instead, they plot your downfall as they watch you move on with your life,” Fat Joe added.
“They decide to go after one of the things you value the most – your reputation. They figure they can make up the most insane stories. And, if they threaten you with a lawsuit, then you’ll pay and they’ll feel like they finally won. The problem with your theory is that I’ve 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?? I’m from the Bronx!”
