Fat Joe is grieving the loss of his mother, Marie Del-Carmen Cartagena, who passed away at the age of 77. The rapper shared the sad news on social media, offering a heartfelt tribute to the woman he described as “my world, my heart, my everything.”
In his emotional post, Fat Joe reflected on his mother’s strength and devotion, recalling how she chose to stay in the projects despite his financial success, out of love for her neighbors. He also shared family photos of Marie, celebrating her life and legacy.
Joe revealed that his mother passed away from a "broken heart" following the death of her husband, Ernesto, in February. He expressed that his father had wanted her with him and that he had tried everything he could to keep her with the family.
“I’ll continue to make you proud,” Joe wrote, vowing to honor his mother’s memory. The rapper has long spoken about the deep bond he shared with his mom, previously praising her for her resilience in overcoming cancer and being a steadfast support throughout his life.
Fans and peers have expressed their condolences as Fat Joe mourns this profound loss.
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