In response to the backlash, Knowles took to Instagram to clarify that her account had been hacked. She emphatically denied endorsing the post and assured her followers that the action was uncharacteristic of her. «As you all know, I do not play about my family,» Knowles wrote in her message, distancing herself from the incident.
The lawsuit, filed by an anonymous woman, accuses Jay-Z and Combs of drugging and raping a 13-year-old girl at a 2000 MTV Video Music Awards after-party. The victim, who felt unwell after consuming a suspicious drink, alleges that she was assaulted in a bedroom by both men, with a female celebrity reportedly witnessing the crime.
Jay-Z has vehemently denied the accusations, calling them a «blackmail attempt.» In a statement, he stated that the allegations were part of an attempt to tarnish his reputation, and he filed a court request to reveal the identity of the accuser. He stressed that anyone guilty of such a crime should face legal consequences.
Jay-Z's lawyer filed a court request on Monday to identify his accuser, an Alabama woman, in connection with the rape allegations against the musician. Jay-Z «deserves to know the identity of the person who is effectively accusing him — in sensationalized, publicity-hunting fashion — of criminal conduct, demanding massive financial compensation, and tarnishing a reputation earned over decades,» the filing read, as per USA Today.
Despite the growing