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Rapper Fat Joe is denying allegations that he sexually assaulted a Wisconsin woman over the weekend.  In a written statement titled “Groupie Pretender Targets Rapper for Shakedown,” Joe’s attorney, Dawn Florio, explains to MTV News that the woman was simply trying to get money from the emcee.  Florio writes, quote, “At no point did Mr. Cartagena or any member of his entourage assault or have any improper contact with the woman.  It is truly unfortunate that false allegations such as these cause the public to doubt the claims of actual victims of sexual assaults.”  Fat Joe — whose real name is Joe Cartagena — performed at The Orpheum Theater in Madison, Wisconsin on Sunday night.  Following the show, the woman in question reportedly entered Fat Joe’s limo and rode with him and his entourage to a local hotel.  The woman claims that during the trip she was touched in an inappropriate manner.

Fat Joe and members of his crew were detained for questioning, but eventually released early Monday morning.  No arrests have been made and the investigation is still ongoing.  Fat Joe is preparing to release his upcoming album, “The Darkside Volume One.”  The record is due in stores on July 27th.