Rapper and entrepreneur Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter has been named in a refiled lawsuit alleging that he and fellow hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl at an MTV Video Music Awards after-party in 2000. The amended complaint, filed Sunday in the Southern District of New York, expands on a civil suit originally filed against Combs in October.
The plaintiff, identified as “Jane Doe,” alleges she was drugged and raped by Carter and Combs in a private residence after being transported to the party. The suit claims Doe was driven to the location under false pretenses, where she was given a drink that left her feeling disoriented before the alleged assault occurred. It further accuses a female celebrity of being present and watching during the incident.
Jay-Z vehemently denied the allegations in a statement, calling the claims “heinous” and suggesting they should be pursued through criminal channels rather than civil litigation. “These allegations are so heinous in nature that I implore you to file a criminal complaint, not a civil one!” Carter stated, adding, “Whomever would commit such a crime against a minor should be locked away, would you not agree?” Carter also criticized the plaintiff’s attorney, Tony Buzbee, for allegedly engaging in what he described as an extortion attempt.
This lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal troubles for Sean Combs, who is currently facing multiple civil allegations and a separate federal criminal case involving charges of trafficking and racketeering. Combs’ attorneys have consistently denied the claims, describing them as “shameless publicity stunts” aimed at extracting financial settlements. Combs remains in custody awaiting trial scheduled for May 2025.
The plaintiff is seeking unspecified damages under New York’s Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act. Buzbee, who represents the accuser, has yet to provide further comment.
These developments intensify the legal spotlight on two of hip-hop’s most prominent figures amid ongoing scrutiny of past industry practices.
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