Combs' legal team has dismissed the allegations as shameless publicity stunts aimed at extracting money from celebrities.

Carter's motion requests the plaintiff to reveal her identity or dismiss the lawsuit, asserting his right to know who is making serious accusations against him.

Jay-Z is actively seeking to have the case dismissed, a move that has garnered support from Meek Mill.

The controversy surrounding the lawsuit has led to increased public scrutiny of the friendship between Jay-Z and Diddy.

Jay-Z expressed concern for his family's well-being, highlighting the impact of such allegations on his children, ages 12 and 7.

In a statement released on December 8, 2024, Jay-Z vehemently denied the allegations and requested the court to reveal the accuser's identity for transparency.

Attorney Tony Buzbee is representing a woman who claims she was raped by Jay-Z and Diddy as a child in 2000, and he alleges that Jay-Z has bullied and harassed him since the lawsuit was filed.

Buzbee refuted claims of blackmail, insisting that his letter sought mediation and that the victim had not demanded money from Jay-Z.

The lawsuit has sparked reactions from several prominent rappers, including 50 Cent, Soulja Boy, Meek Mill, and Foxy Brown.

The allegations against Diddy are part of a broader wave of sexual assault lawsuits, with Combs currently in custody awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.

Combs has pleaded not guilty to these charges, which include sex trafficking and organized crime, with his criminal trial set to begin on May 5, 2025.

Jay-Z and Diddy, who began their careers in the 1990s, have a long-standing friendship characterized by both collaboration and rivalry in the hip-hop industry.