Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs have been accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in a lawsuit filed under New York’s Adult Survivors Act. The Act, which temporarily lifts the statute of limitations for civil cases involving sexual misconduct, has allowed the plaintiff to bring forward allegations from decades ago.
The woman, whose identity remains undisclosed, alleges that the assault was orchestrated by Jay-Z and Diddy, claiming both abused their power to commit the crime and silence her. The accusations have sparked widespread debate, given the prominence of both individuals in the entertainment industry.
Jay-Z has denied the claims through his representatives, describing them as “completely false and malicious.” In a public statement, he expressed the need to protect his family from the fallout of the lawsuit, lamenting what he called the erosion of integrity in the legal system.
Diddy, who has also faced other allegations in recent weeks, strongly refuted the claims as well. His spokesperson dismissed the lawsuit as part of a coordinated effort to tarnish his reputation, reaffirming his commitment to clearing his name.
The lawsuit arrives at a critical time for Jay-Z, who has acknowledged the strain this situation places on his family. He has spoken of needing to have difficult conversations with his children about the allegations.
As the case develops, both men face increasing public scrutiny, with this lawsuit becoming the latest high-profile allegation to test the boundaries of accountability in the entertainment world.