Jay-Z has shared his emotional turmoil after the dismissal of a rape lawsuit filed against him and Sean “Diddy” Combs, accusing them of the alleged sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl. The rapper revealed in a statement on February 10, 2025, that attorney Tony Buzbee, who represented the accuser, intentionally filed the lawsuit on the night of his daughter Blue Ivy’s highly anticipated Mufasa: The Lion King premiere, aiming to place him in an impossible position of choosing between family and public scrutiny.
The lawsuit, which had accused Jay-Z and Combs of assaulting a woman at a 2000 MTV Video Music Awards afterparty, was dismissed on February 14, 2025. Jay-Z claimed the allegations caused him significant financial and emotional damage, estimating a $20 million loss in contracts. He also expressed deep anguish over the situation, likening the experience to having “a gun to my head,” where he felt forced to comply with Buzbee’s demands or face public ruin.
Following the case’s dismissal, Jay-Z celebrated the ruling as a “victory” but highlighted the emotional toll it took on his wife Beyoncé and their children. In a statement on social media, he emphasized the trauma endured by his family, adding that the false allegations were a serious burden.
While Jay-Z’s legal battles seem to be over for now, Diddy’s troubles continue. The music mogul is facing more than 40 civil lawsuits and remains in jail awaiting trial on serious charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking, set for May 2025.
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