A woman who accused Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs of rape has recanted her claims, stating she never met the rapper. This comes as part of a defamation suit filed by Jay-Z.

• The woman stated, "Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter never raped me. I have never met or spoken to Mr Carter."
• Key individuals involved include Jay-Z (Shawn Carter), Sean "Diddy" Combs, and the accuser identified as Jane Doe.
• The original lawsuit was filed in October 2024, alleging rape occurred in 2000 when the accuser was 13 years old.