Jay-Z, Beyoncé Receive Death Threats After False Rape Allegation

Jay-Z has revealed that he and his wife, Beyoncé, received death threats following a 'malicious and fictitious' lawsuit that accused him of raping a 13-year-old girl during a 2000 MTV Video Music Awards party. The unnamed accuser voluntarily dismissed the case, and Jay-Z is now suing the accuser's attorney, Tony Buzbee, claiming that the allegations and subsequent public statements caused him significant harm. In court documents, he details the horrific social media abuse he faced, including threats of violence and derogatory comments labeling him a 'satanist' and a 'monster.' Jay-Z characterized the lawsuit as 'frivolous, fictitious, and appalling,' alleging that it was strategically timed to coincide with the premiere of a film starring Beyoncé and their daughter. He expressed relief at the dismissal, stating it was a victory for him and his family, while emphasizing the need for courts to protect both victims and the innocent from unfounded accusations. His attorney noted that the case was dismissed with prejudice, preventing it from being refiled in the future.