
Accuser’s Conflicting Statements on Allegations
In December 2024, a woman, referred to as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit accusing Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting her at an MTV Video Music Awards after-party in 2000, when she was 13 years old. Both artists vehemently denied these allegations, labeling them as attempts at blackmail.
Recent developments have further complicated the case. Audio recordings obtained by Jay-Z’s legal team feature Jane Doe admitting that Jay-Z did not assault her and alleging that her attorney, Tony Buzbee, pressured her into making the false claims. Buzbee has refuted these assertions, describing them as blatant lies.
Following these revelations, Jane Doe voluntarily dismissed her lawsuit with prejudice in February 2025, preventing any future refiling. In response, Jay-Z initiated a defamation lawsuit against both Jane Doe and Buzbee, citing significant financial losses and reputational harm resulting from the false allegations.
This case underscores the complexities inherent in high-profile legal disputes, particularly when allegations are later recanted or challenged by new evidence.