Fat Joe paid tribute to his late mother, Marie Delcarmen Cartagena, in a heartfelt message that highlighted her sacrifices and the love she showered on her family and community.

In an Instagram post, Fat Joe shared the news of his mother's passing, praising her selflessness and deep impact on his life and career. He described her as a woman with a kind heart who chose to stay in their neighborhood despite his financial success, emphasizing her love for the community.

Known as “Ms. Ruby” and “the Terror Squad Queen,” she played a maternal role not only in her family but also in the Hip-Hop crew, showing immense pride in their achievements. Her reputation for generosity extended to the neighborhood, where she worked multiple jobs to support her family and welcomed anyone in need to share a meal at their home.

Fat Joe credited his success to his upbringing and his mother's example of compassion and resilience. He expressed gratitude for the time he had with her and hinted that her passing was a result of heartbreak, as she longed to be reunited with his recently deceased father.

Fat Joe closed his tribute promising to continue making his mother proud, and received an outpouring of support and condolences from the Hip-Hop community and beyond after sharing the touching message on social media.