JAY-Z has firmly denied allegations of rape after an interview with the woman accusing him revealed inconsistencies in her story.
The woman, now in her late thirties, came forward in a lawsuit filed earlier this year, claiming she was assaulted by both JAY-Z and Diddy following the 2000 VMAs.
In a televised interview, the woman described the night as a ‘catastrophic event,’ alleging she was drugged and assaulted in a limousine after the awards show. However, her account was called into question due to conflicting details.
She claimed her father drove her home that night, though he reportedly has no recollection. Additionally, she mentioned speaking with Benji Madden of Good Charlotte at the party, but representatives for the band stated they were on tour and not in New York at the time.
NBC News conducted the interview and noted that while the inconsistencies raise doubts, they do not necessarily disprove the allegations. Still, the revelations have cast significant doubt on the woman’s claims.
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In response, JAY-Z and his legal team took swift action. Attorney Alex Spiro filed a motion citing the inconsistencies, arguing that the lawsuit lacked factual basis. He described the accusations as baseless and urged the court to dismiss the case entirely.
The accuser initially filed the lawsuit in October, naming Diddy and referring to JAY-Z anonymously as ‘Celebrity A.’ Court records show that the suit was refiled on December 8, formally identifying JAY-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, as a defendant.
This latest development is part of an ongoing legal battle for the rapper, who has consistently denied any wrongdoing. His attorney also highlighted the role of the accuser’s lawyer, suggesting that the claims were financially motivated.
