Accuser Recants Sexual Assault Allegation Against Jay-z

WHO:

BBC News - A woman who accused Jay-Z of rape when she was 13 years old.

Rolling Stone Music - The woman is referred to as Jane Doe in the context of the lawsuit.

WHAT:

BBC News - The woman now claims she has never met Jay-Z.

Rolling Stone Music - The woman submitted a declaration in Jay-Z's malicious prosecution lawsuit and was dropped as a defendant by Jay-Z.

WHERE:

BBC News - The allegation involved Jay-Z, a prominent rap superstar.

WHY:

Rolling Stone Music - The woman stated, “No truth to any of my claims” regarding the allegations against Jay-Z.

HOW:

Rolling Stone Music - The woman recanted her allegations through a formal declaration in the context of a lawsuit.

(UPDATED September 25, 2026 13:05 UTC)

A woman who accused Jay-Z of rape when she was just 13 years old has now claimed that she has never met the rap superstar. In a formal declaration related to Jay-Z's malicious prosecution lawsuit, she stated, “No truth to any of my claims” regarding the allegations. Following this recantation, she was dropped as a defendant by Jay-Z.