Jay-Z, the American rapper and businessman who is married to pop star Beyoncé, was accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 along with disgraced music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Jay-Z’s name was added to the refiled lawsuit on Sunday after the original lawsuit was filed months ago. While the rapper has vehemently denied any involvement, citing an attempt by the victim’s lawyer to blackmail him, his mother-in-law Tina Knowles made some controversial social media reactions, which she later clarified.
Tina Knowles reacts to Jay Z’s rape lawsuit
On Monday, the 70-year-old “liked” an Instagram post from ABC 7 Chicago News that announced the rapper had been sued for rape. Reports confirmed that Knowles’ official Instagram account followed the post and “liked” it. Shawn Corey Carter, known professionally as Jay-Z, was named in a civil lawsuit re-filed on Sunday by Texas-based attorney Tony Buzbee.
Also read: Who is Luigi Mangione? Brian Thompson’s suspected killer identified as wealthy 26-year-old Ivy League student
In a statement, Jay-Z addressed the situation, saying, “My attorney received a demand letter from a so-called attorney named Tony Buzbee who thought these serious allegations would pressure me into a settlement.” They also expressed frustration at having to explain the situation to their children, including a teenage son.
He wrote, “My wife and I have to sit our children down, one of whom is at an age where her friends will surely look at the press and ask questions about the nature of these claims, and explain the cruelty and greed of people ” According to PageSix.
Beyonce’s mom clarifies she was hacked
Soon after his response went viral, Knowles clarified, saying that his social media handle had been hacked. “As you all know, I don’t play when it comes to my family,” she posted in a statement on Instagram Monday evening. “So if you see something unusual about me… just know that it’s not me!”
Knowles said in her caption, “Please stop playing with me! ‘No weapon formed against my family will succeed.’
ALSO READ: Jay-Z’s alleged MTV after-party photos surfaced amid rape allegations against Diddy
The Instagram post they liked was accompanied by a photo of Carter and Combs with the caption, “Breaking News: Jay-Z, Diddy named in lawsuit accusing Jay-Z of raping 13-year-old girl.”
Carter and Beyoncé tied the knot in 2008, and the couple have 12-year-old daughter Blue Ivy and 7-year-old twins Rumi and Sir.
What’s the case against Jay Z?
In the lawsuit from attorney Tony Buzbee, the victim claims the rapper, along with Combs, raped her at a White House after-party at the VMAs. She reported that on the night of the attack she was trying to enter the VMAs in New York City, and was parked outside near several celebrity drivers. According to the lawsuit, a limo driver claiming to work for Combs invited her to an after-party.
The woman alleges that she was asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement when she reached the venue after the party. After being served drinks, he was allegedly given intoxicants. The claims further state that “Carter held her down as he vaginally raped her while Combs and Celebrity B watched. After Carter finished, he walked back towards the wall. Combs proceeded and vaginally raped the plaintiff while Carter and Celebrity B watched.
“These allegations are of such a heinous nature that I request you to file a criminal complaint and not a civil complaint!! Anyone who commits such a crime against a minor should be put in jail, wouldn’t you agree? If that were the case then these alleged victims would deserve real justice… You have made a terrible mistake in judgment thinking that all ‘celebrities’ are the same,” Jay Z responded.
