In a major legal victory for Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, a civil lawsuit filed against him has been dismissed with prejudice, signaling the end of the case. The lawsuit, brought forth by a plaintiff identified as Jane Doe, had Jay-Z and P.Diddy as defendants. However, according to court filings from the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, the case has been voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff’s legal team.
The notice of voluntary dismissal, dated February 14, 2025, states that the action is dismissed with prejudice under Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. This means the lawsuit cannot be refiled in the future. Attorneys for both sides reportedly discussed the matter, with defense counsel acknowledging and consenting to the submission.
Following the court’s decision, Jay-Z issued a strong statement condemning the allegations and the legal process that led to the lawsuit.
Jay-Z’s Statement:
“Today is a victory. The frivolous, fictitious, and appalling allegations have been dismissed. This civil suit was without merit and never going anywhere. The fictional tale they created was laughable, if not for the seriousness of the claims. I would not wish this experience on anyone. The trauma that my wife, my children, my loved ones, and I have endured can never be dismissed.
This 1-800 lawyer gets to file a suit hiding behind Jane Doe, and when they quickly realize that the money grab is going to fail, they get to walk away with no repercussions. The system has failed.
The court must protect victims, OF COURSE, while with the same ethical responsibility, the courts must protect the innocent from being accused without a shred of evidence. May the truth prevail for all victims and those falsely accused equally.”
Jay-Z’s attorney, Alex Spiro, also released a statement emphasizing his client’s innocence and the baseless nature of the case:
Alex Spiro’s Statement:
“The false case against JAY-Z, that never should have been brought, has been dismissed with prejudice. By standing up in the face of heinous and false allegations, Jay has done what few can—he pushed back, he never settled, he never paid one red penny, he triumphed and cleared his name.”
The lawsuit’s dismissal marks another high-profile case where a celebrity has fought back against allegations they deemed to be unfounded. The legal outcome reinforces Jay-Z’s assertion that he has been wrongly accused and underscores the complexities surrounding civil lawsuits in the entertainment industry.
As of now, there has been no additional comment from Jane Doe’s legal team regarding the dismissal. Jay-Z and his team maintain that the case was a blatant attempt at a “money grab,” and with the case now closed, the hip-hop mogul can move forward without the cloud of litigation hanging over him.
