Rapper Fat Joe opened up about his journey as a single dad to his firstborn son Joey, who has autism and Down syndrome, in a recent interview on the “Club Shay Shay” podcast. Fat Joe shared how his son’s mother chose to give him up for adoption after learning about his conditions, but Fat Joe and his parents decided to raise Joey themselves. Despite never shutting Joey’s mother out from seeing him, she never visited him again.
Now 33, Joey has been under the care of Fat Joe and his parents all his life, with the rapper describing him as always happy and a unique personality in the family. While Fat Joe has two younger children, he explained that Joey is the “Don” of the family, getting what he wants and sitting at the head of the table.
Despite the challenges, Fat Joe believes Joey is their biggest blessing, and the family’s unwavering support and love for him have made a significant impact on his life. Fat Joe emphasized the importance of being a father and not giving up on his kids, no matter the circumstances. The rapper’s story of love, acceptance, and perseverance in raising his son has resonated with many and is a testament to the power of familial love and support.
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