Fat Joe Says Ex ‘Abandoned’ Son With Down Syndrome [Video]

Rapper Fat Joe recently opened up about the painful reality of raising his son, Joey, alone after Joey’s mother chose to abandon him following his Down syndrome diagnosis. The rapper shared the story during an interview with Shannon Sharpe on the “Club Shay Shay” podcast.

In the emotional conversation, Fat Joe recalled the moment when doctors revealed that Joey had Down syndrome. “The doctor tells us, ‘I got bad news to tell you… your son has Down syndrome, and it’s going to be a big challenge,’” Joe shared. However, it was his then-partner’s reaction that shook him the most. “His mother said, ‘I can’t do this. I’m going to have to give him up for adoption,’” Joe explained. Despite the difficult situation, Joe’s own mother refused to accept this fate, telling Joey’s mother, “You crazy, bi**h, I’m not giving up on him.”

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