EXCLUSIVE: Fat Joe Says Tyrone Blackburn, Ex-Hypeman, Went Violently Off The Rails During Deposition

Fat Joe accused Tyrone Blackburn of making threats and derailing a deposition as a bitter legal fight with Terrance “TA” Dixon escalated inside a Manhattan courtroom. Fat Joe and his legal team claim Blackburn turned a routine deposition into chaos, according to a new sanctions motion filed by his legal team. The filing alleges Blackburn insulted opposing counsel, hurled personal attacks, and issued warnings that crossed into threats during sworn testimony tied to the lawsuit. At the center of the dispute is a defamation case Fat Joe filed against Dixon and Blackburn, accusing them of spreading damaging and false claims about him. Dixon, who once worked closely with Fat Joe, has fired back with his own lawsuit, alleging years of abuse and coercion, including claims that have drawn intense scrutiny in court filings. The back-and-forth has grown into a full legal war, with both sides accusing each other of lies, intimidation, and misconduct. In the latest filing, Fat Joe's attorney Joe Tacopina paints Blackburn as the main disruptor during depositions. According to the motion, Blackburn repeatedly insulted Tacopina's team and made crude remarks about attorney Chad Seigel. At one point, Blackburn allegedly told Seigel his mother “should have spit you out instead of swallowing.” The filing also claims Blackburn mocked Seigel's appearance and made offensive comments about gender and sexuality, including asking, “What date is your transition surgery?”