Jay-Z Rape Accuser Recants, Calls Previous Claims False

Note: This article contains references to alleged sexual assault that some readers may find disturbing.

In a sworn declaration, the woman who accused Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter of raping her at age 13 now claims her allegations were false. The woman, identified in court filings as Jane Doe, initially sued Sean “Diddy” Combs in late 2024, alleging that Combs and another male celebrity raped her at a 2000 VMAs after party while an unnamed celebrity watched. She later refiled the lawsuit with Carter added as a co-defendant. Both Carter and Combs have denied all allegations.

In February 2025, Jane Doe voluntarily dismissed her lawsuit with prejudice, barring her from refiling. Jay-Z countersued, with his lawyers accusing her of “willful defamation per se” and malicious prosecution based on knowingly false claims.

On Thursday, the accuser filed an 11-page declaration, obtained by Rolling Stone, stating: “Shawn ‘Jay-Z’ Carter never raped me. I have never met or spoken to Mr. Carter. He never engaged in any inappropriate conduct toward me.”

She added, “There is no truth to any of my claims against Mr. Carter. I understand my false accusations have caused him immense pain and suffering that can never be undone.” Jane Doe stated she received no payment for the declaration.

Jay-Z has since dropped Jane Doe as a defendant but continues his lawsuit against her lead attorney, Tony Buzbee, and his firm. In 2025, the accuser told private investigators that Buzbee pressured her to make false claims against Jay-Z to bolster her case against Diddy. Pitchfork has sought comment from Buzbee’s lawyers.

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