In a dramatic turn of events, Jay-Z’s rape accuser has reportedly admitted to lying about the rapper’s involvement in her sexual assault allegations.
The woman, who remains anonymous under the name Jane Doe, is said to have confessed to a private investigator, Charlotte Henderson, that her attorney, Tony Buzbee, pressured her into including the 55-year-old music mogul in the lawsuit.
According to Henderson’s affidavit, the conversation took place on February 21, 2025, at Doe’s home.
Accuser Claims Attorney Pushed Her Toward Naming Jay-Z
During the meeting, Jane Doe allegedly told the investigator that Buzbee was the one who “pushed” her to involve Jay-Z in the case.
Initially, Doe had claimed that Sean “Diddy” Combs was the one who raped her in 2000 when she was just 13 years old. However, she stated that Buzbee later brought Jay-Z into the fold.
Doe reportedly recalled telling Buzbee that Jay-Z was not involved in the alleged incident but was still pressured to name him as a defendant.
Defamation Lawsuit from Jay-Z and Response from Buzbee
This revelation comes just one day after Jay-Z filed a defamation lawsuit against the woman and her attorney, Tony Buzbee, accusing them of making false allegations that led to a significant financial loss for the rapper.
In the lawsuit, Jay-Z claims that the accusations were part of a malicious scheme, and that Buzbee and Doe acted with greed and a lack of decency.
The case involves serious allegations of malicious prosecution, civil conspiracy, and defamation.
Private Investigator’s Findings and Doe’s Denial of Assault
The investigator, Charlotte Henderson, further claimed that Doe admitted multiple times that Jay-Z did not assault her.
In fact, Henderson’s affidavit states that Doe explicitly denied any involvement from Jay-Z in the alleged rape.
When asked if she would sign an affidavit confirming this, Doe reportedly questioned the benefit of such an action.
Despite this, Buzbee continued to pursue the lawsuit, alleging that both Jay-Z and Combs were involved in the assault.
Mental Health Facility Stay and Legal Disputes Surround the Case
Adding complexity to the situation, another private investigator, Ian Pillinger, revealed that Doe had recently stayed in a mental health facility just three months before Buzbee issued his demand letter to Jay-Z.
This has raised further concerns regarding Doe’s credibility.
In response to the latest developments, Buzbee has denied all allegations and strongly criticized the private investigators involved, calling the new claims “false” and made up.
Jay-Z’s Legal Team Defends His Reputation and Financial Loss
Jay-Z’s legal team has made it clear that they are not backing down from their defamation suit.
They argue that the false claims made by Doe and Buzbee resulted in significant damage to Jay-Z’s reputation and business dealings.
The rapper has stated that the accusations were part of an attempt to extort money from him, and he seeks justice for the damage caused by the fabricated allegations.
Buzbee Defends His Actions and the Case Against Jay-Z
Tony Buzbee, for his part, has firmly denied the accusations against him, calling the new developments “flat-out false.”
He also claimed that the accuser’s statements were fabricated by investigators working for Jay-Z’s legal team in an attempt to intimidate and discredit the woman.
Buzbee maintains that Jane Doe is standing by her claims and will not be intimidated into recanting her story.
Ongoing Legal Battle Involving Multiple Lawsuits
In addition to the defamation lawsuit, Buzbee is involved in a separate case representing over 150 other clients who claim they were victims of sexual abuse at the hands of Diddy.
However, these lawsuits have faced significant scrutiny, with critics accusing Buzbee of using them as publicity stunts to generate financial gain.
Jay-Z and Diddy’s Legal Troubles Continue Amid High-Profile Lawsuits
The ongoing legal battles are not just limited to Jay-Z. His longtime associate, Diddy, has also been facing serious charges.
In September 2025, Diddy was arrested on federal charges related to sex trafficking and racketeering.
Prosecutors allege that Diddy used blackmail and violence to silence victims, and he has been denied bail multiple times as he awaits trial.
This high-profile case involving Jay-Z, Diddy, and their accusers continues to unfold, with new revelations and legal actions emerging almost daily, leaving the public to wonder how the situation will ultimately resolve.