A civil lawsuit filed was filed on Sunday against rapper Shawn Carter, who goes by the name Jay-Z, accusing the music star of allegedly drugging and raping a 13-year-old girl with Sean “Diddy” Combs, a three-time Grammy award-winning rapper, in 2000.
According to NBC News, the anonymous plaintiff, who was only identified as “Jane Doe” in the federal court filing, claimed that the rape incident occurred during an MTV Video Music Awards after-party. The plaintiff claimed that an unidentified female celebrity watched as Carter and Combs raped the minor at the after-party.
NBC News reported that the lawsuit was originally filed in the District Court of the Southern District of New York in October, with Combs identified as the defendant; however, the lawsuit was refiled on Sunday with Carter also named in the court filing.
NBC News reported that the civil lawsuit was filed by Tony Buzbee, a Texas attorney who has filed multiple lawsuits against Combs over the past several months accusing the famous rapper of committing rape and assault against multiple unidentified individuals. The outlet noted that Carter is the most well-known individual to be named in the lawsuits against Combs.
In a statement shared by Roc Nation on X, formerly Twitter, Carter said, “These allegations are so heinous in nature that I implore you to file a criminal complaint, not a civil one!! Whomever 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.”
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In his statement, Carter claimed that Buzbee was attempting to blackmail him in an attempt to force him to pay settlement money. The music star also warned the Texas attorney that he is “more than prepared to deal” with his “type.”
According to ABC News, Carter filed a motion on Monday to deny the plaintiff’s request to remain anonymous throughout the court process and encouraged the court to identify the plaintiff or dismiss the civil lawsuit. Carter’s motion also accused Buzbee of engaging in an “extortionate campaign” against him.
The motion, which was reviewed by ABC News, stated, “Mr. Carter deserves to know the identity of the person who is effectively accusing him — in sensationalized, publicity-hunting fashion — of criminal conduct, demanding massive financial compensation, and tarnishing a reputation earned over decades.”
Following Carter’s motion on Monday, Buzbee told ABC News, “The pleading speaks for itself. This is a very serious matter that will be litigated in court.”
