Jay-Z rape accuser says she made ‘false accusations’
Jay-Z, who was born Shawn Carter, dismissed the accusation as a "fictional tale," and the woman dropped her civil lawsuit against the pair in 2025.
A woman who claimed that rapper Jay-Z, whose given name is Shawn Carter, raped her when she was 13 years old has stated in a court filing that she made "false accusations" and never met the artist, according to legal documents. The woman, whose identity remains undisclosed, alleged that Jay-Z and hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs assaulted her following the MTV Video Music Awards in September 2000.
Jay-Z, who denied the claims as a "fictional tale," dropped his civil lawsuit against the pair in 2025. In a recent court document, the woman stated, "I have never met or spoken to Mr Carter. Mr Carter never engaged in any inappropriate conduct towards me." She also added, "There is no truth to any of my claims against Mr Carter."
The woman expressed remorse for her actions, stating, "I understand that my false accusations have caused Mr Carter immense pain, suffering, and damage that can never be fully undone." Her statement was filed by Jay-Z's legal team as part of a counter lawsuit against the woman and her attorneys. The woman claimed she made her complaint after seeing a Facebook advertisement for people with sexual assault claims against Combs, who has faced numerous allegations in recent years and is currently incarcerated for prostitution charges.
She said the ad triggered memories of being raped at the age of 13, leading her to contact a law firm. The court filing, which is partially redacted, suggests that the woman may have suffered from mental health issues.
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