Jay-Z refused to enter hiding regardless of the surprising allegations towards him.
The “Empire State Of Mind” rapper, 55, held his head excessive whereas showing on the premiere of Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” on Monday at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Jay-Z — whose actual identify is Shawn Carter — appeared unfazed by the lately amended civil lawsuit accusing him and Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping a “Jane Doe” in 2000 when she was simply 13 years previous. The Roc Nation founder denied the “heinous” allegations, calling the lawsuit a “blackmail try.”
Jay-Z smiled alongside Beyoncé and Blue Ivy, 12, on the crimson carpet for the film (out Dec. 20), which options his spouse because the voice of Nala and their oldest daughter as lioness cub Kiara. Even his mother-in-law, Tina Knowles, posed with the embattled star.
The household placed on a united entrance, displaying they’re standing behind the Carter patriarch.
Sources with direct data inform The Post that earlier than the allegations, it was rumored that Jay-Z and Beyoncé weren’t planning to attend the premiere; nevertheless, they appeared to have a change of coronary heart after the lawsuit.
The Post reached out to Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s crew for remark.
Jay-Z dressed to the nines in a black go well with and tie with a white collared shirt. Beyoncé and Blue matched in beautiful gold robes, whereas Tina additionally stayed true to the colour pattern in an all-black ensemble with a gold-metal belt.
Tina flashed a smile alongside her son-in-law, simply hours after she “favored” a submit in regards to the allegations towards him. She later claimed that she was hacked.
Taking to social media, Beyoncé mother shared a screenshot of her notes studying, “I used to be hacked! As you all know I don’t play with my household. So if you happen to see one thing uncharacteristic of me . Just know that it’s not me !”
She captioned the submit, “Please cease enjoying with me !!!! ‘No weapon fashioned towards my household shall prosper.’”
On Sunday, Jay-Z was named as a defendant in a lawsuit initially filed towards Diddy in October.
In the amended grievance filed in New York on Dec. 8, the lady — recognized solely as Jane Doe — claimed the rappers allegedly raped her at an afterparty following the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000 whereas an unnamed feminine superstar watched.
Jay-Z rapidly put out a press release, denying the accusations and saying his “solely heartbreak is for my household.”
Besides Blue Ivy, the well-known couple are additionally mother and father to twins Rumi and Sir, 7.
“My spouse and I should sit our kids down, one among whom is on the age the place her buddies will certainly see the press and ask questions in regards to the nature of those claims, and clarify the cruelty and greed of younger folks,” his assertion, posted on Roc Nation’s X account (previously Twitter), learn partially.
“I mourn one more lack of innocence. Children mustn’t need to endure such at their younger age. It is unfair to need to attempt to perceive inexplicable levels of malice meant to destroy households and human spirit,” he continued.
In the grievance, Jane Doe claimed that she was approached by Combs’ alleged limo driver, who invited her to an afterparty whereas she tried to get into the 2000 VMAs in New York City when she was 13. At the afterparty residence, she alleged she was requested to signal a non-disclosure settlement.
At some level in the course of the social gathering, Jane Doe mentioned she was allegedly drugged after being served a drink and “held down by Carter as he vaginally raped her, whereas Combs and Celebrity B watched. After Carter completed, he stepped again towards the wall. Combs then stepped ahead and vaginally raped Plaintiff whereas Carter and Celebrity B watched.”
Diddy was arrested in Sept. on costs of racketeering and intercourse trafficking. He’s behind bars whereas awaiting his May 2025 trial.
