Attorney Tyrone Blackburn has accused Fat Joe and his protection lawyer Joe Tacopina of orchestrating a public smear marketing campaign, in response to an unique by AllHipHop.

Blackburn claims the rap star and Tacopina are utilizing regulation enforcement to undermine a $20 million federal lawsuit filed on behalf of Blackburn’s consumer, Terrance “T.A.” Dixon. The dispute, centered on allegations of exploitation, sexual coercion, and unpaid labor, has advanced into some of the contentious authorized battles within the music business this yr.

In latest courtroom filings, Blackburn stated the alleged marketing campaign has severely affected his well being {and professional} standing. He claims the defendants’ actions had been supposed to break his credibility and derail Dixon’s case.

“These actions not only prejudiced me in the eyes of the public and my peers but inflicted substantial personal and reputational harm,” Blackburn wrote. He added that the ordeal has positioned him underneath medical therapy for stress-related situations.

The federal criticism, filed in June 2025, accuses Fat Joe of forcing Dixon to carry out 1000’s of express acts underneath threats of violence whereas denying him compensation and songwriting credit score. The rapper has denied the claims, calling them “disgusting lies” and labeling the case an extortion try.

Tyrone Blackburn Accuses Fat Joe & Joe Tacopina Of Smear Campaign

Tacopina, who represents Fat Joe, filed a countersuit in April, accusing Dixon and Blackburn of defamation, extortion, and intentional infliction of emotional misery. He described the preliminary lawsuit as “retaliatory fiction” and accused Blackburn of submitting “bogus pleadings” containing AI-generated citations.

The authorized dispute intensified on May 12, when Blackburn allegedly struck a 66-year-old course of server together with his automobile whereas papers had been being delivered. He was later arrested on fees together with felony assault, harassment, and reckless driving. Blackburn maintains that the arrest was a coordinated setup.

“Defense counsel coordinated with law enforcement to secure my arrest,” he stated, claiming the incident was fabricated to break his status.

Blackburn additionally alleged that Roc Nation aided in concealing Dixon’s authorship rights and royalties. Fat Joe’s authorized staff has denied all wrongdoing and accused Dixon of fabricating claims to pressure a settlement.

The case stays energetic within the Southern District of New York, with hearings scheduled by way of late 2025 as each side put together for trial.