Musician and producer Jay-Z was accused in a lawsuit submitted Sunday of raping a 13-year-old with hip-hop star Sean Combs in the year 2000, court documents show, claims denied by Jay-Z.

An updated complaint in a civil case against Combs alleges that Jay-Z, whose name is Shawn Carter, and Combs raped the girl at an after-party following the MTV Video Music Awards in September of 2000.

“Another celebrity stood by and watched as Combs and Carter took turns assaulting the minor. Many others were present at the after party, but did nothing to stop the assault,” the complaint reads.

“Carter has been with Combs during many such instances described herein. Both perpetrators must face justice.”

Jay-Z had originally been identified in the complaint as “Celebrity A”, the update lawsuit states, accusing Carter of filing a “frivolous” counter suit.

The plaintiff is not identified in the lawsuit.

Jay-Z fired back at the lawyer bringing the case, accusing him of being a “deplorable human.”

“My lawyer received a blackmail attempt, called a demand letter, from a ‘lawyer’ named Tony Buzbee. What he had calculated was the nature of these allegations and the public scrutiny would make me want to settle. No sir, it had the opposite effect! It made me want to expose you for the fraud you are,” said a statement published on X by Jay-Z’s label Roc Nation.

“These allegations are so heinous in nature that I implore you to file a criminal complaint, not a civil one!! Whoever would commit such a crime against a minor should be locked away, would you not agree? These alleged victims would deserve real justice if that were the case.”

Carter, 55, is a billionaire record producer and entrepreneur who started out as a rapper and is now married to superstar Beyonce.

Buzbee, the lawyer bringing the action against Jay-Z, told AFP “the pleading speaks for itself. This is a very serious matter that will be litigated in court.”

Rapper Combs, known as “Diddy,” has separately been charged with sex trafficking and racketeering.

Federal prosecutors allege that Combs, 55, sexually abused women and coerced them into drug-fueled sex parties using threats and violence.

He has pleaded not guilty to all charges, and his criminal trial is currently slated to begin on May 5, 2025.

Combs has also faced a massive wave of suits promised by lawyers including Texas attorney Buzbee, who said in October that more than 100 alleged victims were planning legal action against him.



AFP

Big Brother Naija reality show star, Tacha has removed Davido’s tattoo from her chest.

The development came after Tacha’s fell out with Davido.

Recall that the duo fell out after the reality star tackled Davido for liking a shady tweet about her colleague, Phyna in October 2023.

In response, the singer went on to like a tweet that subtly shaded Tacha.

Amid the public altercation, Tacha vowed to remove the tattoo of Davido’s face drawn on her chest.

However, in a now trending video on her Instagram page, Tacha who recently relocated to the UK, shared the procedure of how the tattoo was removed.

Recall that she got a tattoo of the singer before she entered Big Brother house back in 2019

Nollywood actress and box office Queen Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi has penned a heartfelt note about the love and support for her new movie.

It was reported months back that the movie star was once again rivalry her colleague, Funke Akindele with her latest movie, Alakada, Bad and Boujee, which is coming to Cinema on December 20th.

Taking to her Instagram page, Toyin stated that she woke up grateful to God and to everyone supporting her new movie.

She appreciated them for reposting the posters and sharing content. Noting how she sees their love and support, she once again appreciated them and promised to do her best to acknowledge them.


“I woke up grateful to God and to everyone supporting my new movie AlakadaBadandBoujee

Thank you to all who have been reposting the posters and sharing the content. I see your love and effort, and I truly appreciate it. I’ll do my best to acknowledge every repost and support I see.

Even if I don’t come across some, please know that I deeply value your love and support.

Thank you for the overwhelming love