Jay-Z has been the talk of the hip hop world for less than ideal reasons. The rapper has been accused of sexually assaulting a teenager alongside Diddy at a 2000 party. Hov has adamantly refuted these claims, and the lawsuit that has come with them. The rapper’s initial denial, however, has not quelled debate as to whether the allegations are true. Jay-Z’s guilt/innocence is being debated by seemingly every major outlet in the world. And he felt compelled to issue another statement as a result.
Jay-Z released the statement via social media. The rapper made it clear that he does not want to humor the allegations leveled at him by celebrity attorney Tony Buzbee. “Today’s investigative report proves this ‘attorney’ Buzbee filed a false complaint against me in the pursuit of money and fame,” he wrote. “This incident didn’t happen and yet he filed it in court and doubled down in the press.” Jay-Z then upped the ante by assuring readers that his innocence will eventually be proven. “True Justice is coming,” the icon added. “We fight FROM victory, not FOR victory. This was over before it began.”
Jay-Z Dubbed Tony Buzbee “1-800 Lawyer”
Jay-Z is no stranger to throwing disses at other people, and he did just that against Buzbee. “This 1-800 lawyer doesn’t realize it yet,” he concluded. “But, soon.” Jay-Z’s statement comes hot on the heels of an NBC News interview with his accuser. The Jane Doe, who claimed to only be 13 years old at the time of the alleged assault, expressed doubt over who was involved. She admitted that her memory had become hazy in the two plus decades since the alleged incident occurred. She also misremembered some of the celebrities she allegedly spoke with at the VMAs afterparty.
“Not all of the faces there are as clear,” the unidentified women stated. “So I have made some mistakes. I may have made a mistake in identifying.” It’s worth noting that the Jane Doe stands by the claims made in her lawsuit. She maintains that Jay-Z and Diddy sexually assaulted her. Hov’s confidence in prevailing, coupled with the skepticism of the hip hop world writ large, is leading many to question whether the case will ever make it to court. Alex Spiro is the lawyer representing the Brooklyn emcee.
About The Author
Elias Andrews is a music and entertainment writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH in 2024 as the lead night shift contributor, which means he covers new music releases on a weekly basis.
In the year since joining, Elias has covered some of the biggest and most turbulent stories in the world of music. He covered the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle, and the release of the disses “Family Matters” and “Meet the Grahams,” in particular, in real time. He has also detailed the ongoing list of allegations and criminal charges made against Diddy.
Elias’ favorite artists are Andre 3000, MF Doom, pre-808s Kanye West and Tyler, The Creator. He loves L.A. hip-hop but not L.A. sports teams. The first album he ever bought was Big Willie Style by Will Smith, which he maintains is still a pretty good listen.
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