Jay-Z, rapper and music mogul, whose real name is Sean Carter, has been accused of allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs, according to a report in Billboard.
The allegations surfaced in a civil lawsuit filed on Sunday in New York federal court by attorney Tony Buzbee on behalf of an accuser Jane Doe, per ANI. However, the rapper has denied the claims and called them a “blackmail attempt”.
What does the lawsuit allege against Jay-Z?
According to a report in ANI, the lawsuit alleges that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Jay-Z drugged the victim and then assaulted her during an afterparty following the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. The victim claims she was forced to sign a non-disclosure agreement and given a drink that made her feel “woozy” and “lightheaded” before the assault occurred.