Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, a famous rapper and entrepreneur, is included in a civil lawsuit where he and Sean “Diddy” Combs are accused of assaulting a 13-year-old girl back in 2000. This lawsuit is filed under New York’s Adult Survivors Act and was modified this weekend to name Carter, after initially targeting Combs in October.
The girl, referred to as Jane Doe, claims the attack took place during a private afterparty following the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City. Jane Doe’s legal representatives argue that both Combs and Carter played significant roles in the incident, which allegedly unfolded in a setting fueled by drugs and alcohol.
Details of the assault allegations
The lawsuit states that Jane Doe was approached by a limousine driver outside Radio City Music Hall, where the VMAs took place, who offered her a ride to a private party. Upon arrival, she claims she was asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
At this gathering, Doe asserts that she was given a drink that caused her to feel disoriented. In search of a place to rest, she went into a bedroom, where she alleges Combs and Carter entered shortly thereafter. According to the lawsuit, Carter assaulted her first while Combs and another unnamed female celebrity looked on. The complaint also alleges that Combs subsequently attacked her.
The plaintiff reports that she was able to escape and contacted her father from a nearby gas station. The lawsuit is seeking compensation for the emotional and physical damage suffered.
Jay-Z responds and requests a criminal investigation
Jay-Z has strongly denied all allegations, labeling them as “outrageous” and a “clear attempt at extortion.” He has encouraged the accuser to switch to pursuing criminal charges instead of a civil case, stating, “If these allegations were true, true justice would come from a criminal investigation.”
He expressed his worries about how these allegations affect his family, mentioning the emotional impact on his children. “My wife and I now have to explain this to our kids, one of whom is old enough to hear about this from their friends,” he noted.
Combs, who is contending with various civil and criminal allegations, has equally denied the claims. He is currently expecting a trial on unrelated federal charges, including racketeering and trafficking, set for May 2025.
Future implications of this notable case
As the legal matters progress, both Jay-Z and Diddy are facing significant public attention. Legal analysts believe that including Jay-Z in this case could trigger important developments in both civil and criminal courts.
Currently, these accusations overshadow two of the music industry’s most significant figures, adding to the escalating controversies involving Combs lately.