Lorena Cartagena is the gorgeous wife of the famed rapper and actor, Joseph Antonio Cartegena also known as Fat Joe. She has been married to him for twenty years now, which is an impossible feat for most celebrity marriages.
Prior to their union, nothing was known about her, but marrying him brought the spotlight on her. There was a time the marriage almost hit the rocks, however, the pair was able to salvage the marriage.
In addition to being a wife and a mother, she also appeared in the documentary series Unsung. She featured in an episode that focused on her rapper husband and his business endeavors.
To know more and other interesting details about her, read to the end.
10 Facts About Lorena Cartagena
1. Lorena Cartagena Married Fat Joe in 1995
She first came into contact with Fat Joe in the 90s. At that time, he was still trying to build his music career in New York.
It is never easy to build a solid relationship against the backdrop of a competitive industry like music. However, the pair showed high spirit and willingness to work together. So, they tied the nuptials in 1995.
2. She and Her Husband Share Only a Daughter
Lorena and Joe didn’t bear a child immediately after their marriage in 1995. Eleven years later, the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter Azariah Cartegena. She was born on 12th May 2006.
In addition, there are two other boys from Joe’s previous relationships. The oldest Joey was born in December 1992. After 3 years Ryan was born in 1995.
Though they are not her kids, she helped raise them without any partial treatment. Kudos to her for doing a great job.
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3. Allege Divorce in 2012
Well, there is no telling that marriages would be trouble-free, issues always sprung. But, it is beautiful when the issues are resolved. Back in 2012, rumors making rounds on the media, alleges that the rapper was cheating on her. And she wanted to divorce him.
Some reports said the pair decided to settle their differences and renewed their commitment to the marriage. Others said the divorce speculations are untrue. The duo is still together having a great time.
4. Her Oldest Step-son Has Autism
A few years back, Lorena’s husband revealed that his oldest son Joey has autism. This was made known in a Facebook post where the father of three also declares his steadfast love for his son, describing him as one whose presence has brought blessings to the family.
The rapper was still young when Joey came into his life. It was tough for him as he never wanted a child at that time. And because of Joey’s condition, his mother couldn’t take care of him. So his father and grandparents started raising him.
5. How Rich is Lorena Cartagena?
Though it is not yet known how much money she has, her husband on the other hand has made a fortune out of music. Besides, his music career, the New York City rapper also invested in real estate. His net worth has been estimated at $4 million.
Joe started investing in real estate in 2000 where he bought an acre of land in Plantation, Florida, near Fort Lauderdale for $115, 000. Subsequently, he constructed a 5, 300 square-foot home. Later on, in 2010, he put the property for sale at $2 million, but no buyer came forward.
6. Her Husband is A Supporter of LGBT
Though Lorena’s husband is not homosexual, he is one of those in the music industry who has come out to voice his support for gay people. He didn’t see the need for them to hide their sexuality. They should rather stand out and be open about it.
According to him, there is every possibility that he had collaborations with gay rappers.
7. She Speaks Spanish
Besides English, the rapper’s wife also speaks Spanish. This makes people wonder whether she has some bit of Spanish blood running through her veins. Meanwhile, her husband, born and brought up in the Bronx, New York City is of Puerto Rican and Cuban ancestry.
8. Joe Was Once Arrested For For Hitting A Man In 1998
Lorena’s husband was nabbed by the police alongside Big Pun on 8th September 1998 for hitting a man with a baseball bat and stealing his gold chains on 14th June 1998. He was charged with assault.
However, the charges were later dropped.
9. Her Rapper Husband Was Named As A Witness In Two Murder Cases
His ex-bodyguard, Jose Mulero (Sing Sing) was picked up by the police in September 2004 for shooting a 16-year-old Ernesto Rivera at a nightclub in the Bronx in April 1995. The rapper later made claims that he only heard the shooting and saw people running away from the scene.
He was also named as a witness in the case of Jermain ‘Wufgang’ Chamberlain, alleged to have shot Lessli Paz and Joey Navarro to death. On a faithful morning, the shooting occurred, Fat Joe and the 2 victims were said to be sitting in a rented Cadillac Escalade, which was parked outside David’s Cafe ll in South Beach.
