Overview

• Marie Del-Carmen Cartagena, Fat Joe’s mother, passed away at the age of 77, reportedly from a 'broken heart' following her husband's death earlier this year.
• Fat Joe shared a heartfelt Instagram post honoring his mother, describing her as his 'world, heart, and everything' and pledging to continue making her proud.
• Cartagena was celebrated for her resilience, having survived cancer and choosing to remain in her Bronx community despite her son’s financial success.
• Her husband, Ernesto Delgado, passed away in February 2025 at the age of 89 after 60 years of marriage to Cartagena.
• Hip-hop artists including Busta Rhymes, Questlove, and Ja Rule publicly extended their condolences, showing solidarity with Fat Joe during his time of loss.