The recent allegations made against Jay-Z could threaten Beyonce's career plans, it's been reported.
Jay-Z has strongly rejected allegations that he was involved in the drugging and assault of a 13-year-old girl. The 55-year-old rapper is named in a lawsuit alongside Sean "Diddy" Combs, which claims both men were involved in the alleged attack during an MTV VMAs after-party in New York on September 7, 2000.
An unnamed celebrity was allegedly also present at the event. Initially filed against Combs in October, the lawsuit was recently amended to include Jay-Z as a defendant. The allegations could reportedly raise concerns for Beyoncé’s future projects, including her global tour and her highly anticipated Christmas Day performance at the NFL game between the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens.
Speaking to The Sun, a source said: "Bey and Jay are one of the most dominant power couples on the globe so even though the claim has nothing to do with her, her name had already been dragged into online speculation.The plan was for Beyonce to perform a new song during her Christmas Day halftime show before kicking off a new era. Beyonce has Act III of her three act album saga to announce as well as a huge stadium tour." The Mirror has contacted representatives for Beyonce for comment.
In the early hours of Monday morning, Jay-Z - real name Shawn Carter - said he 'is heartbroken' that he will have to sit down with his children and wife Beyoncé and explain that he's been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl at a party in 2000 - an accusation he vehemently denies.
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Getty Images)The musician issued a statement in response to the claims, which he called 'so heinous in nature' and slammed Texas lawyer Tony Buzbee. Lawyer Buzbee is representing 120 alleged victims of Sean 'Diddy' Combs and has encouraged others to step forward and report crimes against the rapper.
In the statement published on social media, the Roc Nation founder said: "These allegations are so heinous in nature that I implore you to file a criminal complaint, not a civil one!! Whomever would commit such a crime against a minor should be locked away, would you not agree? These alleged victims would deserve real justice if that were the case.
"This lawyer, who I have done a bit of research on, seems to have a pattern of these type of theatrics! I have no idea how you have come to be such a deplorable human Mr. Buzbee, but I promise you I have seen your kind many times over. I'm more than prepared to deal with your type. You claim to be a marine?! Marines are known for their valor, you have neither honor nor dignity."
He went on to say how it was "unfair" that his family will also be affected by the lawsuit. "My only heartbreak is for my family," he wrote. "My wife and I will have to sit our children down, one of whom is at the age where her friends will surely see the press and ask questions about the nature of these claims, and explain the cruelty and greed of people.
"I mourn yet another loss of innocence. Children should not have to endure such at their young age. It is unfair to have to try to understand inexplicable degrees of malice meant to destroy families and human spirit. My heart and support goes out to true victims in the world, who have to watch how their life story is dressed in costume for profitability by this ambulance chaser in a cheap suit.
"You have made a terrible error in judgment thinking that all 'celebrities' are the same. I'm not from your world. I'm a young man who made it out of the project of Brooklyn. We don't play these types of games. We have very strict codes and honor. We protect children, you seem to exploit people for personal gain.
"Only your network of conspiracy theorists, fake physics, will believe the idiotic claims you have levied against me that, if not for the seriousness surrounding harm to kids, would be laughable. I look forward to showing you just how different I am." Jay-Z shares daughter Blue Ivy, 12, and twins Rumi and Sir, seven, with pop star Beyoncé.
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