Attorney Claims Arrest Was Orchestrated

Tyrone Blackburn says he’s battling critical well being points whereas accusing Fat Joe and legal professional Joe Tacopina of launching a coordinated smear marketing campaign designed to derail a $20 million lawsuit filed on behalf of Hip-Hop determine Terrance “T.A.” Dixon.

In courtroom filings, Blackburn alleges that the Bronx rapper’s authorized staff not solely tried to break his public picture but additionally labored with regulation enforcement to have him arrested in what he describes as a retaliatory transfer.

“These actions not only prejudiced me in the eyes of the public and my professional peers but also inflicted substantial personal and reputational harm that I continue to endure and are currently undergoing medical treatment for,” Blackburn wrote.

Lawsuit Alleges Abuse and Exploitation

The authorized dispute started when Dixon filed a federal lawsuit in June 2025 accusing Fat Joe—actual title Joseph Cartagena—of years of unpaid labor, sexual coercion, and psychological abuse. Dixon claims he was pressured into hundreds of specific acts below threats of violence or abandonment, all whereas being denied correct credit score and royalties for his inventive work.

Fat Joe has denied the accusations, calling them “disgusting lies,” and maintains the lawsuit is a fabricated try to extort cash. Tacopina, representing the rapper, filed a countersuit in April 2025, accusing each Dixon and Blackburn of defamation, emotional hurt, and extortion.

Arrest Adds Tension to Legal Fight

On May 12, 2025, a 66-year-old course of server tried to ship authorized paperwork to Blackburn. According to police, Blackburn reversed his car and struck the person within the leg. He was arrested on June 25 and charged with felony assault, harassment, reckless driving and felony possession of a weapon.

Blackburn insists the incident was misrepresented and half of a bigger effort to discredit him.

“Defense counsel coordinated with local law enforcement to secure my arrest, asserting that I had ‘mowed down’ a process server with my vehicle,” he mentioned. “This occurred despite my prior offer to waive service of process. This arrest, obtained through misrepresentation, has resulted in significant collateral consequences, including the suspension of my New York State Bar identification card and a hold on my pending open-carry license application.”

Dixon’s Allegations Extend Beyond Fat Joe

Dixon’s lawsuit additionally names Roc Nation, accusing the label of serving to to hide his authorship and suppress royalty funds. He claims the corporate took half in efforts to intimidate him and intrude together with his authorized claims.

Tacopina has publicly criticized Blackburn’s authorized filings, calling them “bogus” and accusing him of utilizing AI-generated citations in courtroom paperwork. He described Dixon’s lawsuit as a “blatant act of retaliation” after Dixon was dismissed for misconduct.

The case is being dealt with within the Southern District of New York, with hearings anticipated to proceed by the summer time and fall of 2025.

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