Jay-Z Speaks Out on Rape Allegations and Its Impact on His Family

December 10, 2024 | 07:08 am

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Renowned Hollywood rapper Shawn Carter, or better known as Jay-Z, finally speaks out after his name was added to a civil lawsuit accusing him of raping a 13-year-old child in 2000. This lawsuit also involves Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who has been facing various allegations of sexual misconduct since September.

Jay-Z Concerned About His Wife and Children

In a statement uploaded on Sunday, December 8, 2024, through his management company's X account - Roc Nations, Jay-Z expressed his concern about the impact of these allegations on his small family, including his wife, singer Beyonce, as well as their three children, aged 12, and the 7-year-old twins.

"The most heartbreaking thing for me is my family," Jay-Z wrote. "My wife and I have to explain to our children, one of whom is at an age where their friends will surely see this news and ask about these cruel accusations."

Chronology of Lawsuit and Allegations

As reported by NBC News on December 8, the civil lawsuit was filed in the Southern District Court of New York by a woman identified as Jane Doe. She claims she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs at a party following the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards in New York. Jane Doe also mentioned a female celebrity who witnessed the incident but did not disclose her name.

Previously, People also noted that the lawsuit was initially filed on October 20, 2024, with the names of the two celebrities kept confidential, only naming Sean 'Diddy' Combs as the defendant. Then on December 8, the complaint dragged Jay-Z into the picture.

Jane Doe, through her lawyer Tony Buzbee, is seeking unspecified damages. Tony also revealed that he represents over 100 other victims accusing Diddy of various offenses, including human trafficking and rape. Currently, Diddy remains detained at the Metropolitan Brooklyn Detention Center on charges of human trafficking and extortion, with a trial scheduled for May 5, 2025.

In their official statement, Diddy's legal team referred to Jane Doe's allegations as a shameful strategy to seek attention. They also emphasized their belief in the integrity of the legal process. "The truth will be revealed in court: that Mr. Combs never engaged in sexual abuse or human trafficking against anyone - man or woman, adult or minor," declared their legal team.

Jay-Z Refers to Allegations as Extortion

In a previous statement to X, Jay-Z also alleged that these accusations are a form of extortion designed to exploit public figures' fears of negative publicity. "What (Tony Buzbee) is betting on is that the nature of these allegations and public scrutiny will make me want to settle it amicably. No! This only makes me want to expose you as a fraud in front of the public," he wrote.

He also challenged Jane Doe's attorney to take the case to criminal court, not civil. "Anyone who commits a crime like this against a minor should be in jail, shouldn't they?" the 'Empire State of Mind' rapper continued.

Jay-Z also accused Tony Buzbee of acting unprofessionally. "We do not play around with things like this. We have strict codes of ethics. We protect children," he stated. He even referred to these accusations as unfounded conspiracy theories. "If not for the seriousness of issues related to children, these accusations would seem ridiculous," he wrote.

Response from Tony Buzbee

In a separate statement uploaded on X on Monday, December 9, 2024, Tony Buzbee responded to Jay-Z's statement. He accused the rapper of attempting to pressure and intimidate his client. "What he doesn't say in his statement is that my firm sent a demand letter to his lawyer on behalf of a victim, and that victim never asked him for money. She only wanted a confidential mediation," Tony wrote.

He also praised his client's resilience in facing the case. "Since I sent the letter in her name, Mr. Carter has not only sued me, but he has also tried to harass and insult me and this plaintiff. His actions have only made the plaintiff braver," he stated.

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