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legal11 days ago•17 min saved

Jay-Z Seeks Court Reversal to Revive Extortion Suit After Accuser’s Full Recantation

Jay-Z has petitioned a California appeals court to reinstate his extortion and defamation lawsuit against attorney Tony Buzbee, citing a new sworn statement from Jane Doe as 'explosive new evidence.' The accuser formally recanted her 2024 allegations that she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs, stating she never met the rapper. While Jay-Z has dropped Jane Doe as a defendant in his federal malicious prosecution case, he continues to pursue Buzbee, arguing the lawyer knowingly advanced false claims. Buzbee’s team maintains the accuser provided consistent stories to multiple lawyers before recanting and disputes the characterization of their actions as extortion.

via Rolling Stone|

#california-appeals-court #jane-doe #jay-z

entertainment13 days ago•22 min saved

Jane Doe formally recants 2024 Jay-Z rape allegations, admitting she never met the rapper

An anonymous woman known as Jane Doe has formally recanted her 2024 allegations that Jay-Z raped her when she was 13. In a declaration filed in Manhattan federal court, she stated she never met or spoke to Shawn Carter and that her claims were false. Jay-Z’s attorneys have dropped her as a defendant in their ongoing malicious prosecution lawsuit against her former lawyer, Tony Buzbee, while continuing to pursue the legal team.

via Page Six|

#beyonce #entertainment #jay-z

legal-and-entertainment13 days ago•0 min saved

Jane Doe Recants 2024 Jay-Z Rape Allegations, Citing Lack of Due Diligence

A woman known as Jane Doe has formally recanted her 2024 allegations that Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs raped her when she was 13. In a sworn declaration filed in Manhattan federal court, she stated that her claims were false and that she never met Shawn Carter. Jay-Z has dropped her as a defendant in his ongoing malicious prosecution lawsuit against her former attorney, Tony Buzbee, though the rapper continues to pursue the legal team. The recantation follows a California appeals court ruling that dismissed Jay-Z's earlier extortion suit against Buzbee, leaving the federal case as the primary legal battleground.

via Pitchfork|

#jane-doe #jay-z #legal-and-entertainment

entertainment14 days ago•389 min saved

Jane Doe recants 2024 rape allegations against Jay-Z, citing lack of due diligence

A woman known as Jane Doe has formally recanted her 2024 allegations that Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs raped her when she was 13. In a sworn declaration filed in Manhattan federal court on September 25, 2026, she stated that her claims were false and that she never met Shawn Carter. Jay-Z has dropped her as a defendant in his ongoing malicious prosecution lawsuit against her former attorney, Tony Buzbee, though the rapper continues to pursue the legal team. The recantation follows a California appeals court ruling that dismissed Jay-Z's earlier extortion suit against Buzbee, leaving the federal case as the primary legal battleground.

via NBC News|

#entertainment #jay-z #legal

entertainment14 days ago

Jane Doe Recants Jay-Z Rape Allegations, Cites Lack of Due Diligence

A woman known as Jane Doe has formally recanted her 2024 allegations that Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs raped her when she was 13. In a sworn declaration filed in Manhattan federal court, she stated she never met Carter and that her claims were false. Jay-Z has dismissed her as a defendant in his ongoing malicious prosecution lawsuit against her former attorneys, led by Tony Buzbee, who maintains the woman provided consistent stories to multiple lawyers before the recantation.

via The Guardian|

#entertainment #jane-doe #jay-z

entertainment14 days ago•6 min saved

Jane Doe Recants Jay-Z Rape Allegations, Cites Lack of Due Diligence

A woman known as Jane Doe has formally recanted her 2024 allegations that Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs raped her when she was 13. In a sworn declaration filed in Manhattan federal court, she stated she never met Carter and that her claims were false. Jay-Z has dismissed her as a defendant in his ongoing malicious prosecution lawsuit against her former attorneys, led by Tony Buzbee, who maintains the woman provided consistent stories to multiple lawyers before the recantation.

via bbc.com|

#entertainment #jay-z #legal-recantation

courts-and-crime28 days ago•19 min saved

California Court Denies Jay-Z Bid to Rekindle Extortion Case Over 2000 Rape Claims

A California appeals court rejected Jay-Z’s attempt to revive his extortion and defamation suit against attorney Tony Buzbee over a now-dismissed rape allegation; the panel found Buzbee did not act with malice and was protected by litigation privilege when sending a demand letter before filing, allowing him to seek recovery of fees, while Jay-Z still faces a separate federal malicious-prosecution case against Buzbee.

via Rolling Stone|

#courts-and-crime #defamation #extortion

music28 days ago•5 min saved

Jay-Z's Paris Stadium Show Sparks Surprise Timberlake and Pharrell Cameos

Jay-Z’s 30th-anniversary Paris show at Stade de France featured surprise appearances by Justin Timberlake (performing 'Holy Grail' and 'Until the End of Time') and Pharrell Williams (performing 'Frontin'), adding a star-studded twist to his guest-filled anniversary run.

via HotNewHipHop|

#frontin #jay-z #justin-timberlake

courts-and-crime1 month ago•16 min saved

Carmen Bryan Files Suit Against N.O.R.E. Over 1999 Club Incident

Carmen Bryan filed a New York civil suit accusing rapper N.O.R.E. (Victor Santiago) of nonconsensual digital penetration at a Manhattan nightclub in May 1999, alleging misogyny in 1990s hip‑hop culture and that she was overpowered and humiliated. She says Jay‑Z warned of confronting Santiago but she asked him not to get involved, and she pursued civil action after learning of Cassie Ventura’s 2023 case against Diddy. The suit, under the NYC Victims of Gender‑Motivated Violence Protection Act, seeks compensatory damages and emotional distress for decades of trauma.

via Rolling Stone|

#carmen-bryan #courts-and-crime #jay-z

music1 month ago•10 min saved

Jay-Z's London comeback features Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Giggs

Jay-Z headlined a two-hour show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, marking his first UK headline appearance in over a decade, with surprise appearances by Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and London rapper Giggs; Idris Elba opened, Beyoncé attended in a private box for her 45th birthday, and Jay-Z performed hits like Izzo (H.O.V.A.), Empire State of Mind, Hard Knock Life and Numb/ Encore, all backed by an orchestra and pyrotechnics — a legendary night that drew fans from across the UK and beyond as part of the Jay-Z 30 tour.

via BBC|

#giggs #jay-z #lauryn-hill

music1 month ago•20 min saved

Jay-Z Turns Tottenham Stadium Into a New York Night: 9 Highlights From London

Jay‑Z’s London double‑header at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium delivered a nine‑moment showcase, anchored by era‑defining tracks like Izzo and Empire State of Mind, with night one featuring Idris Elba’s intro, a Fugees reunion with Lauryn Hill and Wyclef, Giggs, and Beyoncé’s birthday tribute, while night two leaned into a more solo star turn with Sampha and Dave. Key moments included a No Church in the Wild moment with Sampha, Dave’s Raindance guest spot, a helicopter over the crowd during 99 Problems, a romantic mashup of Girls, Girls, Girls and ’03 Bonnie & Clyde, rapid transitions from N—s in Paris to Big Pimpin’, and a heartfelt closer reflecting on Jaz‑O and Notting Hill. The show demonstrated Jay‑Z’s longevity and stage command without relying on guests, underscoring the lasting power of his catalog.

via billboard.com|

#concert-review #hip-hop #jay-z

music1 month ago•15 min saved

Jay-Z Opens London Run With Beyoncé Birthday Tribute and Fugees Cameo

Jay-Z kicked off a two-night London stand at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a Beyoncé birthday tribute, pausing the show to sing 'Happy Birthday' as fireworks lit the venue; Beyoncé appeared onscreen in VIP seating. It marked his first UK headline show in 13 years and tied to the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt, following Yankee Stadium dates celebrating The Blueprint’s 25th. Idris Elba opened; DJ Khaled and Giggs joined for 'God Did,' while Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean surprised with a Fugees set. A star-studded crowd included Beckham and Michael B. Jordan, with a second Tottenham date on Sept. 5 and future stops in Paris and Los Angeles added due to demand.

via Billboard|

#beyonce #concert #fugees

music-entertainment1 month ago•16 min saved

Kaepernick Fires Back at Jay-Z Freestyle, Calls It a Guilty Conscience Moment

Colin Kaepernick responds to Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium freestyle in a Dateline NBC interview, saying the moment underscores the power of the people and viewing Jay-Z’s stance as a sign of a “guilty conscience” amid ongoing backlash over his NFL partnership; the piece also notes related context around Kaepernick’s memoir and the broader controversy surrounding Jay-Z’s collaborations.

via Billboard|

#colin-kaepernick #guilty-conscience #jay-z

sports1 month ago•58 min saved

Kaepernick: Jay-Z’s NFL and Target deals point to a ‘guilty conscience’

Colin Kaepernick says Jay-Z’s remarks about him reflect a “guilty conscience” over Roc Nation’s NFL partnership and the Target deal, arguing the backlash exposes power dynamics between celebrities and corporate deals; he also notes he won’t sell his memoir in Target and is promoting his book tour with the National Association of Black Bookstores.

via yahoo.com|

#guilty-conscience #jay-z #kaepernick

entertainment1 month ago•6 min saved

Kaepernick Accuses Jay-Z of a Guilty Conscience Over NFL and Target Ties

Colin Kaepernick says Jay-Z’s criticism of his 2019 NFL deal and the Target collaboration signals a “guilty conscience,” arguing corporate partnerships can complicate social-justice stances. He clarifies he did not sign a non‑disparagement and is promoting his memoir with Black bookstores, while Jay-Z defends the move as progress beyond kneeling and Roc Nation continues its NFL partnership.

via NBC News|

#entertainment #jay-z #kaepernick