Jay-Z, one of the most influential figures in the American entertainment industry, has been accused alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs of assaulting a 13-year-old girl at an afterparty following the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. The allegations were brought forward by a woman referred to as Jane Doe, who filed the original lawsuit in October, naming P Diddy as a defendant.
According to Jane Doe’s account, she was outside Radio City Music Hall attempting to gain entry to the VMAs when she was approached by a limousine driver. The driver, claiming to work for P Diddy, reportedly told her she “fit what Diddy was looking for” and invited her to an exclusive afterparty later that evening. The lawsuit accuses the two men of attacking the minor at a New York City residence during the afterparty, while another unnamed female celebrity allegedly looked on.
In a lengthy statement shared on Roc Nation’s X account, Jay-Z denied the allegations, calling them a blackmail attempt. He refuted the accusation and spoke out against Jane Doe’s attorney, Tony Buzbee. Jay-Z emphasized his commitment to protecting children and urged the accuser to file a criminal complaint instead of a civil one.
Jay-Z concluded his statement by asserting his integrity and commitment to justice, stating that he looks forward to proving his innocence and exposing the alleged fraud.
