Jay-Z denies bombshell allegations - Diddy on Trial podcast, BBC World Service

It’s bombshell time; Rap superstar Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, has been dragged into the Diddy allegations.

He’s been mentioned in a US civil lawsuit which alleges that he, along with Sean 'Diddy' Combs, drugged and raped a 13-year-old girl at a party after the Video Music Awards in 2000. Jay-Z has dismissed the legal action as a "blackmail attempt" and Diddy has denied the new accusations.

Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty gets up to speed on the allegations and Jay-Z's strenuous denials with reporter Cheyenne Roundtree and lawyer Shaun Kent.

In this week’s Fact or Fiction, Anoushka also looks at the rumours swirling around Justin Bieber.

Diddy is currently behind bars in a notorious New York jail, awaiting trial on three federal charges, which he also denies.

The Diddy on Trial podcast is here to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give you the answers that you need.

We also want YOU to be part of the conversation. Have you any burning questions about the cases or the upcoming trial? Heard a theory that doesn’t sit right with you? Send us your thoughts! Get in touch now via WhatsApp by selecting United Kingdom dialling code [phone]

00:00 Introduction
00:35 Jay-Z accusations
01:08 Where were you when the Jay-Z news broke?
02:45 Jay-Z's response
03:50 Cultural influence of Jay-Z
06:50 Filing lawsuits explained
08:35 Mediation explained
11:31 Diddy’s statement
11:59 Anonymity issue for Jay-Z
13:02 Another unnamed celebrity named in the lawsuit
14:02 Jay-Z’s full statement
15:26 Reaction to Jay Z’s statement
17:11 Lawyer Tony Buzbee’s statement
19:06 The BBC’s music correspondent Mark Savage on Tony Buzbee
23:49 Fact or Fiction, Justin Bieber and Diddy

Presenter: Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty
Series Producer: Laura Jones
Video Production: Matt Pintus
Sound Design: Richard Hannaford
Editor: Clare Fordham

BBC Sounds Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts
BBC Sounds Assistant Commissioner: Will Drysdale
BBC Sounds Commissioning Producer: Adam Eland
BBC Sounds Commissioning Assistant Producer: Rechmial Miller

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[BillyP]

Why am I paying my license fee for this idiotic nonsense.

[antoinisebayoro]

Her own dad did not remember the 10 hours of driving, she is not telling the truth and cases as to be dismissed!

[MukonkiMukonkela]

An entire show dedicated to Puff, with a branded mic 🎙️ by the BBC!! wow 😂😂

[lownessfunk]

Its official the BBC has become TMZ..yikes..

[bill_quag]

Everything about this woman is absolutely stunning. An affable personality, lovely face, and properly metered speech, all add up to someone who's extremely talented...

[BillyP]

How can this BBC correspondent, corroborate this information, she hasn’t interviewed him .
Look for another job and not as a true journalist or reporter.

[justincadle]

Why are all these content creators acting like Jay-Z doesn’t know who this Jane Doe is? He knows.

[srebby]

Now, come on, how can you be best friends with someone for many, many years, attend all the parties, be in the same group of friends, and not be involved? Will see what comes out!

[demetrigordon]

😂 stop playing With Our Rap-stars#1-goat.

[StacieLozada]

Jay z’s goons have paid Jane doe’s father off 😮

[mistieblue]

People should stop to adore them!
Fire is on!

Do you think all their cash came from music ???

[ncebakaziqalase]

What bothers me in the whole saga of Didi and his party is the presence??? of the 13yr or 15 year olds .Am not saying what happened to them in this party is good but what does the law say about it and their parents were they not aware that their kids are partying with a well known person like this Didi and the likes?How did they met him in the first place? If all thos is through, didn't they report to their parents?or due to his(Didi) influence, they (parents) also feared him.Was Didi mentoring these kids for him to have access to such minors - If all is through may the law find justice for these kids.

[qpcwpoh]

I can't sit and listen to this guy talked...🙄

[WinWin-ds]

Stop this nonsense why come she didn't file back then? Everyone is trying to get on the band wagon, how long has Jay been Rich?Come on people be serious Gee Wiz!!

[jeffreynanatakyicollins]

The British media should stay out of this!!! Just as they should stay out of the Puffy situation. These matters doesn’t concern them

[MansoorDalvi]

I just wish the case in court would start asap diddy will come out with all lots of top artist will fall cant wait from .Cape town South Africa

[bourjoism]

I bet the girl and the dad received a huge amount of cash 💰 to change their story

[ushnicyuvnikof]

You deserve all the subs you get, how did you escape the chocolate factory? 🏭 🍫 🧡