A civil lawsuit filed on Sunday accuses Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, of raping a 13-year-old girl alongside Sean "Diddy" Combs in 2000. The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, claims the assault occurred at an MTV Video Music Awards afterparty. Initially, the lawsuit only named Combs, but has since been amended to include Jay-Z.

Jay-Z has vehemently denied the allegations, labeling them as a "blackmail attempt" and criticizing the attorney behind the lawsuit, Tony Buzbee. He urged that such serious accusations should be pursued criminally rather than civilly.

The lawsuit alleges that another celebrity witnessed the assault but did not intervene. The plaintiff's identity remains confidential, and the case has drawn significant media attention due to the high-profile nature of those involved.

Separately, Combs faces multiple lawsuits and criminal charges related to sexual misconduct, with his trial scheduled for May 2025. He has pleaded not guilty to all allegations.