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Fat Joe Claims His Ex 'Abandoned' Son Joey After Learning His Down Syndrome Diagnosis: 'We Never Gave Up on Him'


Fat Joe's son Joey, 33, was diagnosed with Down Syndrome and autism. The rapper claims his ex "abandoned" him and Joey after he was diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth.

In addition to Joey, the rapper also a dad to daughter Azariah, 17, whom he shares with wife Lorena Cartagena, as well as son Ryan, 27, from a previous relationship. Fat Joe and son Joey.Fat Joe/instagram Joey was also diagnosed with autism later in his life, but despite his "challenges," the proud dad said, "This guy is happy. Fat Joe explains that Joey knows his place in his blended family of five, calling him the "Don."

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