Diddy’s legal team has labeled the lawsuit and related claims as baseless, calling them "publicity stunts" aimed at extracting payments through fear of reputational damage. They reiterated Diddy’s confidence in the judicial process, stating he has never engaged in sexual assault or trafficking.
The controversy deepened as Jay-Z was recently named in an amended lawsuit by Jane Doe, who alleges that he and Diddy drugged and assaulted her in 2000 after the MTV Video Music Awards. Initially, the lawsuit against Diddy did not specify the second alleged assailant, but Jane Doe has now identified Jay-Z as the individual.
Jay-Z has strongly denied the claims, calling them a "blackmail attempt" and vowing to expose the accuser. In his statement, he expressed heartbreak over the impact of these accusations on his family, particularly his children, and criticized the alleged malice aimed at destroying families and reputations.
The allegations against Diddy have mounted in recent months, with multiple lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault and trafficking. Diddy, who was arrested and indicted on related charges in September, continues to deny all allegations.