US EditionFat Joe Mourns Death of Mom Marie at 77
- Rapper Fat Joe announced the death of his mother, Marie Del-Carmen Cartagena, at age 77 on May 3, 2025, via Instagram.
- Her death occurred just under three months after the passing of Fat Joe’s father, Ernesto Delgado, who died at age 89 in February 2025 following a 60-year marriage.
- Fat Joe described his mother as having a heart of gold who refused to leave the projects despite his financial success and deeply loved her community.
- In his tribute, Fat Joe said she died of a 'broken heart,' called her 'the love of my life,' and promised, 'I’ll continue to make you proud.'
- The hip-hop community and family rallied with condolences and support, underscoring Marie’s lasting impact on Fat Joe and those around him.
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Fat Joe Mourns the Death of His Mom Less Than 3 Months After His Dad Died: 'My World, My Heart, My Everything'
Fat Joe shared a post on Instagram on May 3, revealing that his mother Marie has died at age 77. Her death comes less than three months after the rapper's father Ernesto died on Feb. 12.
Fat Joe Honors His Mother After Her Passing: ‘She Gave Us Everything’
Fat Joe is mourning the loss of his mother. On Saturday (May 3), the 54-year-old hip-hop icon shared a heartfelt tribute on social media honoring his mom, Marie Del-Carmen Cartagena, who passed away at the age of 77. Related Fat Joe & Kenya Barris Developing Starz Series About Rapper’s Life 04/17/2025 “This a real one, rest in peace to th…
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Entertainment MagazineFat Joe's Mom Marie Del-Carmen Cartagena Dead at 77
Fat Joe is mourning the loss of the woman he called his world -- his mom, Marie Del-Carmen Cartagena, has died. The rapper posted a tribute on social media on Saturday with a heartfelt message and a series of photos honoring her life. He wrote ...…
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