J Lo Now at Center of Jay-Z Rape Scandal As Diva Argued With 'Diddy' on Night of Assault — As Speculation Mounts Over Identity of Mystery Female Celeb in Lawsuit
New photos from the night of the alleged attack have fueled rumors about the mysterious 'Celebrity B' listed in the bombshell lawsuit.
J Lo's name is in question after photos saw her arguing with Sean 'Diddy' Combs the night an alleged assault took place.
Dec. 11 2024, Published 11:47 a.m. ET
Jennifer Lopez's name is now entangled in the disturbing Jay-Z lawsuit after her heated confrontation with Sean 'Diddy' Combs was caught on camera.
An unidentified woman referred to as "Celebrity B" was detailed as a "bystander" in a recent lawsuit accusing Jay-Z and Combs of raping a minor in 2000 – and now Lopez is alleged as the one who stood by and watched, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
Combs and Jay-Z have been accused of raping a minor during an afterparty for the MTV VMAs in 2000.
Jay-Z, 55, whose real name is Shawn Carter, was named in an updated lawsuit on Sunday, accusing him and Combs of being involved in the alleged assault of a 13-year-old girl at an MTV VMAs afterparty in New York City.
Recently discovered photos now show Lopez, 55, in a fiery confrontation with Combs that same night.
Lopez could be the 'Celebrity B' listed in the lawsuit who was present in the room when the alleged attack took place.
The lawsuit claimed a third celebrity, a woman, was in the room and witnessed as the men took turns with the victim.
The timeframe also lines up with Lopez's relationship with Combs, who she dated from 1999 to 2001.
The woman accusing the rappers claimed they assaulted her when she was only 13 years old. The lawsuit, which was filed in October, originally listed Combs as the defendant – and was refiled to include Jay-Z on Sunday.
She claimed she was trying to gain entry into an afterparty and spoke to a limo driver who worked for Combs, who then allegedly took her to a house party where she signed a document she believes was an NDA.
She started to get lightheaded after drinking a cocktail, alleging Combs, Jay-Z, and a female celebrity referred to as "Celebrity B" surrounded her as she lay down in a bedroom.
The accuser claimed Combs threw her toward a wall, then on the bed, after which Jay-Z was alleged to have started stripping her as she grew "more and more disoriented".
Ms. Doe claimed he "vaginally raped her, while Combs and Celebrity B watched".
Her suit alleged: "After (Jay-Z) finished, he stepped back toward the wall. Combs then stepped forward and vaginally raped Plaintiff while Carter and Celebrity B watched."
Combs has denied all allegations made against him, including the one with Jay-Z.
She also claimed Combs tried to force her to perform oral sex on him – prompting her to fight back and punch the rapper in the neck.
The woman said she has since fallen into a deep depression and now suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as a seizure disorder caused by "stress and trauma".
Ms. Doe is now asking for unspecified damages in the suit, which was filed under New York State's Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act.
Attorney Tony Buzbee said in the amended lawsuit, filed on behalf of the alleged victim, his legal firm had previously sent Jay-Z a letter seeking to mediate a settlement.
The rapper has shown concern over how to explain the lawsuit to his kids.
Jay-Z has since responded to the accusations, sharing a lengthy statement on his Roc Nation Instagram.
He wrote: "What he had calculated was the nature of these allegations and the public scrutiny would make me want to settle. No sir, it had the opposite effect! It made me want to expose you for the fraud you are in a VERY public fashion. So no, I will not give you ONE RED PENNY!!
"These allegations are so heinous in nature that I implore you to file a criminal complaint, not a civil one!! Whomever would commit such a crime against a minor should be locked away, would you not agree? These alleged victims would deserve real justice if that were the case."
He added: "This lawyer, who I have done a bit of research on, seems to have a pattern of these type of theatrics!
"I have no idea how you have come to be such a deplorable human Mr. Buzbee, but I promise you I have seen your kind many times over. I’m more than prepared to deal with your type. You claim to be a marine?! Marines are known for their valor, you have neither honor nor dignity."
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Jay-Z has since released a lengthy statement denying the allegations and slamming attorney Tony Buzbee.
Continuing in his statement, Jay-Z then brought up how hard it will be to explain the situation to his kids – daughter Blue Ivy, 12 and twins Rumi and Sir, both 7 – whom he shares with Beyonce.
He also slammed Buzbee as someone "exploiting people for personal gain", adding that his "idiotic claims" will have a serious negative effect on children.
Combs, who is being held at the brutal Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, has denied all of the allegations against him including the one involving Jay-Z.
