Fat Joe's Legal Team Responds to Lawyer Tyrone Blackburn's Arrest Following Assault Charge
Fat Joe's Legal Team Responds to Blackburn's Arrest
In a significant development for Grammy-nominated musician Joseph "Fat Joe" Cartagena, his legal team has publicly addressed the recent arrest of his lawyer, Tyrone Blackburn. The arrest occurred after Blackburn was charged with felony assault for hitting a process server with his vehicle in New York.
This incident is just the latest in a series of troubling events surrounding Blackburn, whose history of alleged corrupt practices has raised serious questions about his conduct. The arrest comes at a time when Fat Joe has been engaged in legal disputes with Blackburn and his former hype man, Terrance Dixon, over accusations of extortion, defamation, and emotional distress.
The background leading to Blackburn's arrest dates back to April 2025 when Fat Joe's attorney, Joe Tacopina, filed a lawsuit against Blackburn and Dixon. The claim stemmed from a written demand letter sent by Blackburn and Dixon on March 23, demanding money for their alleged contributions as