In a significant development in the ongoing legal troubles surrounding Sean 'Diddy' Combs, an amended lawsuit filed on December 8, 2024, alleges that both Combs and Jay-Z (Shawn Carter) raped a 13-year-old girl at a party following the 2000 MTV Music Awards in New York [25585f20]. Jay-Z has vehemently denied these allegations, labeling the lawsuit a 'blackmail attempt' orchestrated by the plaintiff's lawyer, Tony Buzbee, who has previously filed multiple lawsuits against Combs for sexual misconduct [25585f20].
This lawsuit adds to the mounting legal issues facing Combs, who was arrested by federal agents in Manhattan on September 16, 2024, following a sealed indictment from the Southern District of New York [49c3edab]. Combs is currently in jail on federal sex trafficking charges, having pleaded not guilty [25585f20]. His lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, has criticized the prosecution as unjust, asserting that the allegations against Combs are baseless [49c3edab].
The original lawsuit was filed in October 2024 without naming Jay-Z, referring to him as 'Celebrity A' [25585f20]. Buzbee claims that the alleged victim sought confidential mediation rather than monetary compensation, indicating a desire for resolution rather than financial gain [25585f20].
In addition to these serious allegations, Combs has a history of violence and misconduct dating back to the 1990s, including a notorious incident in 1991 that resulted in nine deaths at an event he organized [49c3edab]. Recently, he sold his Los Angeles mansion for $70 million, a decision that appears to be influenced by his ongoing legal issues [2ef37454].
As the situation continues to develop, Diddy's mother, Janice Combs, was hospitalized in Miami due to chest pain, which some reports suggest may be related to the stress of her son's legal battles [8869ba6c]. Diddy has been by her side during this challenging time [8869ba6c]. Both Combs and Jay-Z are adamant about fighting for their names and families, maintaining their innocence against all allegations [8869ba6c].