Did you know that Fat Joe has a son that lives with autism? Many people recently discovered it after Fat Joe shared a post celebrating his son’s birthday. Joey Cartagena is Fat Joe’s first child, and he has shown him much love. If you’ve only heard about Joey Cartagena, this post shares some insights you should know about him and his father.
Meet Joey Cartagena
Joey Cartegena was the firstborn in his family. Details about his mother are unknown, but his father is Dat Joe, a famous American rapper and star. Joey is the half-brother of Ryan Cartagena and Azariah Cartagena.
Joey was born in December 1992 when his father was only 19. According to Fat Joe, he was unprepared to have a child at a young age, and being a dad was scary initially. Besides, doctors have argued that raising someone with autism wouldn’t be easy. However, Joey’s father was determined to give his son the best, and his health condition wouldn’t make him give up on him.
Joey’s brother, Ryan, was born in 1995; his mother is Lorena Cartagena. The last born in the family is Azariah, born in May 2006.
Joey’s Relationship with His Family
Autism disorder makes one feel less privileged in society. In his Instagram post, Fat Joe talked about how, despite being told his child wouldn’t be normal, the news never bothered him. Fat Joe mentioned that he loved his son from birth and worked hard to ensure he felt normal.
Fat Joe opted to keep his son away from many people to shield him from the negativity that would perhaps face him because of his health condition. Joey has a cordial relationship with his siblings, especially with his sister. Everyone loves Joey, and his father talked about how he believes his son keeps his parents alive because of how much Joey’s grandparents love him.
Who’s Joey’s Father?
Joey Cartagena is the son of Fat Joe, an established and famous American rapper. Fat Joe’s birth name is Joseph Antonio Cartagena, born on August 19, 1970. Fat Joe is only his stage name. The rapper is from New York City, and he began his music career in 1992 when he was a member of the hip hop “Diggin’ in the Crates Crew.”
Fat Joe left the crew and embarked on his solo music career. His first solo debut album was dabbed Represent, and he released it in 1993. In the late 90s, Fat Joe formed the Terror Squad hip hop, and its record label was named namesake. Under this label, Fat Joe signed other artists, including Cuban Link, Tony Sunshine, and Big Pun.
Fat Joe was raised in New York by his parents, who were of Cuban and Puerto Rican descent. His family lived in a Forest house that was part of the public housing provided by the state. From a young age, Fat Joe started stealing to support his family, and his life changed after he was introduced to hip hop.