NEW YORK – Hip-hop mogul 50 Cent seized an opportunity to mock JAY-Z amid a lawsuit alleging serious misconduct involving both Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter and Sean “Diddy” Combs. The lawsuit, filed by attorney Tony Buzbee, accuses the two rap icons of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl after the 2000 Video Music Awards, claims both men have vehemently denied.
The lawsuit, which originally named Diddy as the sole defendant when filed in October, was amended on December 8 to include JAY-Z. It alleges the two men “took turns assaulting the minor” while an unnamed female celebrity reportedly observed.
JAY-Z Responds to “Heinous” Allegations
In a statement, JAY-Z called the allegations “heinous” and accused the attorney of engaging in “theatrics” rather than pursuing justice.
“Whoever would commit such a crime against a minor should be locked away. Would you not agree? These alleged victims deserve real justice if that were the case,” JAY-Z said.
He vowed to defend his name, adding, “You have made a terrible error in judgment thinking that all ‘celebrities’ are the same. I’m not from your world. I’m a young man who made it out of the projects of Brooklyn… We have very strict codes and honor. We protect children.”
50 Cent’s Response
50 Cent, known for his provocative online persona, reacted with a thinly veiled jab, referencing JAY-Z’s NFL partnership and role in the Super Bowl.
“Ok I don’t know what’s going on, but are we gonna still have the Super Bowl?” he quipped on Instagram. “I’m just asking for a friend!”
Although he didn’t explicitly name JAY-Z or Diddy, 50 Cent’s comment added fuel to the social media frenzy surrounding the lawsuit.
Social Media and Public Reaction
The allegations have sparked widespread shock and debate online, with fans and critics alike expressing disbelief and demanding accountability. Both JAY-Z and Diddy continue to deny any wrongdoing, with their legal teams vowing to fight the claims in court.
As the case unfolds, the lawsuit highlights the intersection of fame, power, and allegations of abuse, raising serious questions about accountability in the entertainment industry.
Source: AllHipHop
