Judge rules Jay-Z’s accuser can remain anonymous amid legal battle

A U.S. judge ruled that the woman accusing Jay-Z of raping her in 2000 can remain anonymous due to the sensitive nature of the case.

The lawsuit alleges Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs raped the plaintiff, then 13.

Both men deny the claims, with Jay-Z calling them a blackmail attempt and seeking dismissal.

The judge criticized Jay-Z's legal team for filing combative motions deemed wasteful and counterproductive.

Meanwhile, Jay-Z's team filed a countersuit against the plaintiff's attorney, Tony Buzbee, accusing him of extortion. Buzbee dismissed the claims as intimidation tactics.

Despite the lawsuit, the NFL reaffirmed its partnership with Jay-Z.

The case, filed under New York's Gender-Motivated Violence Act, continues as both sides prepare for a legal battle.