Woman Who Accused Jay-Z of Rape Says Allegation Was False

A woman who had accused rapper and music executive Jay-Z of raping her when she was 13 years old has said the allegation was false and that she has never met him, according to the BBC.

The BBC's report did not provide further detail on the original allegation's origin, including when it was first made or in what legal context, nor did it specify what prompted the woman's reversal or whether any formal retraction has been filed with a court.

Jay-Z, whose legal name is Shawn Carter, has previously and consistently denied allegations made against him in this matter, and his legal team has in related cases described such claims as false.

Allegations of this nature involving public figures have, in recent years, frequently been the subject of civil lawsuits in the United States, including cases brought under state laws that temporarily extended or lifted statutes of limitations for people alleging historical sexual abuse to file civil claims.

The BBC's report did not identify the woman by name, consistent with common editorial practice in reporting on alleged sexual abuse, nor did it detail the current status of any related legal proceedings.

Representatives for Jay-Z have not been reported, in the available coverage, as having issued a new statement specifically responding to the woman's reversal, though his legal team has previously stated that the allegations against him were without merit.

Further details, including any consequences for the original claim or additional context about how the reversal came to be publicly reported, were not included in the available report.