Rapper Fat Joe on Going Public With Autistic Son’s Diagnosis: ‘We’re so Proud of Him’

During Autism Acceptance month, the Grammy-nominated artist talked about the blessings and challenges of autism.

Fat Joe visits "U&A" at Music Choice on August 2, 2013 in New York City. Rob Kim/Getty Images

Grammy-nominated rapper, Fat Joe, is using his platform to spread awareness about raising children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as April marks Autism Acceptance month.

On April 9, the 54-year-old appeared on the TODAY show, explaining why his family decided to go public with their experience of autism. The rapper’s 34-year-old son, Joey, has a dual diagnosis of autism and Down syndrome.