Jay-Z takes a stand: Files defamation lawsuit against accuser who admitted to fabricating rape claims

Shawn Corey Carter, better known as Jay-Z, is fighting back fiercely against the woman who once accused him of a horrific crime, rape only to later admit the accusations were entirely false.

The music mogul has now filed a new lawsuit, just weeks after the initial case was dismissed, claiming a sinister plot was set in motion to extort money from him through fabricated and harmful allegations.

In a powerful statement issued by his legal team on March 3, Jay-Z’s attorneys describe the lawsuit as a critical and necessary step to stop the continuous harassment and manipulation orchestrated by both the accuser and her lawyer, Tony Buzbee.

Hip-Hop's most trusted attorney Alex Spiro, who is Jay-Z's lawyer. Photo: Getty Images
Hip-Hop’s most trusted attorney Alex Spiro, who is Jay-Z’s lawyer. Photo: Getty Images

Jay-Z’s team says the woman, identified only as Jane Doe, confessed to his representatives that the assault never occurred and revealed that Buzbee had coerced her into making the false claims.

“This action is not taken lightly,” the lawsuit reads, “but it is vital to bring an end to the extortion and mistreatment Mr. Carter has endured at the hands of Doe and her legal counsel.”

In a fierce rebuttal, Tony Buzbee has rejected these claims, calling the lawsuit groundless and an attempt to intimidate his client.

Hip-Hop moguls and buddies Jay-Z and Diddy. Photo: Getty Images
Hip-Hop moguls and buddies Jay-Z and Diddy. Photo: Getty Images

He has accused Jay-Z’s investigators of harassment and coercion, standing firm that Jane Doe will not retract her original accusations, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.

This entire ordeal began in December with sensational claims tying Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs to years of alleged sexual misconduct.

Both stars strongly denied the accusations, with Jay-Z condemning the allegations as a blatant extortion attempt and vowing to protect his name at all costs.

Tony Buzbee is the lawyer representing Jane Doe who is the accuser. Photo: Getty Images
Tony Buzbee is the lawyer representing Jane Doe who is the accuser. Photo: Getty Images

When Jane Doe suddenly dropped the case last month, Jay-Z celebrated the move as a victory, but hinted at taking further legal action to clear his name fully.

Now, the lawsuit seeks to hold Doe and Buzbee accountable for malicious prosecution, abuse of process, and civil conspiracy, alleging a deliberate campaign to ruin Jay-Z’s reputation for financial gain.

Jane Doe’s confession that she fabricated the allegations makes this case even more dramatic—a bombshell revelation that strips the initial lawsuit of credibility and raises the stakes in this high-profile legal battle.

The outcome could have far-reaching consequences, setting a powerful precedent for how celebrities confront and challenge false accusations in the future.

This is no longer just about defending a reputation—it’s about standing against manipulation, falsehoods, and the relentless pursuit of a man’s character for personal gain.

Jay-Z Proven Innocent As Accuser Dropped Case Ending Legal Battle

A woman who accused Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jay-Z of sexual assault has officially withdrawn her lawsuit, bringing the case to an unexpected end.

In a court filing, her attorneys submitted a notice of voluntary dismissal with prejudice, preventing it from being refiled.

Jay-Z’s attorney, Alex Spiro, called the decision a victory, stating, “The false case against Jay-Z has been dismissed with prejudice. He stood firm, never settled, and cleared his name.”

In October 2024, Doe filed a lawsuit claiming Combs assaulted her at an afterparty in 2000 when she was 13.

In December, she added Jay-Z as a defendant. Both men denied the allegations, with Jay-Z urging the woman to file a criminal complaint.

Despite the withdrawal, Doe stood by her claims, though her attorney declined to comment.

As Combs continues to face multiple lawsuits, his legal team called the dismissal further evidence that the accusations are false.

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Meanwhile, Combs, who is facing over 40 separate sexual assault lawsuits, continues to fight serious legal battles.

His attorney dismissed Doe’s withdrawal as further proof that the cases are “built on falsehoods, not facts,” and reiterated that Combs “has never sexually assaulted or trafficked anyone.”

With this lawsuit now closed, both men remain under intense public scrutiny, as the wider legal battles surrounding Combs continue to unfold.

Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York City on Sept. 17, 2024. Photo: Reuters
Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York City on Sept. 17, 2024. Photo: Reuters

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