Houston, Texas – A woman who made headlines after filing a lawsuit alleging Jay-Z raped her alongside Sean Combs when she was 13 years old has been captured on an audio recording agreeing with private investigators that Jay-Z did not assault her.
The recording, obtained by Rolling Stone and first reported by ABC News, reveals the woman claiming that her lawyer pushed her to sue Jay-Z. The woman was recorded at her home in Alabama by investigators affiliated with Jay-Z.
In the recording, the woman agrees with the investigators that Jay-Z did not engage in any sexual acts towards her. She also mentions that her lawyer, Tony Buzbee, encouraged her to move forward with the accusation against Jay-Z.
Buzbee, the high-powered Texas lawyer representing the woman, denounced the recording, calling it a fabricated piece. He stated that the investigators manipulated the woman and took her remarks out of context.
The woman also had a conversation with Buzbee where she denied ever saying that Jay-Z assaulted her. She further rejected claims that she was coerced by Buzbee to make the accusation for financial gain.
Court filings indicate that the woman has a documented history of mental health issues, including auditory hallucinations. She has been under the supervision of a mental health court as recently as August 2024.
Jay-Z is now suing both Buzbee and the woman for defamation in separate lawsuits. The legal battle began after the woman acknowledged inconsistencies in her story during an interview with NBC News.
Despite the ongoing legal battle and controversy, Jay-Z has consistently denied the accusations of sexual assault and criminal conduct. He is currently facing a legal battle with Combs, who is fighting criminal charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
The case continues to unfold as both parties stand their ground in a complex legal battle that has captured public attention.