Fat Joe has been officially cleared of any wrongdoing in the alleged sexual assault incident over the weekend in Madison, Wisconsin, his camp revealed Thursday (June 24).
The rapper and members of his entourage were reportedly detained and questioned briefly during the early morning hours of Monday (June 21), after a woman accused them of “inappropriate touching” as she rode in their limo following a concert that evening.
No arrests were made, but the news spread across the Internet the following morning. However, Joe (real name: Joseph Cartagena) denied the accusations altogether.
Dawn Florio Esq., who reps the rapper, said: “Fat Joe had no contact with, and never spoke to his accuser. He was questioned for a few minutes at his hotel room and was never detained by the police.”
Florio says the unnamed woman, who made the allegations, did so to extort money from Joe and called her actions “horrific.”
“Making a false claim of a sexual nature in order to extort money is one of the most horrific accusations because it not only tarnishes reputations but has the potential to destroy families,” Florio said in a statement. “Mr. Cartagena wholeheartedly thanks his family, friends, and fans for their continued support, loyalty, and words of encouragement throughout this ordeal.”
Apparently, there was a short investigation, but in the end, the Madison Wisconsin Police Department cleared Fat Joe and his associates.