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JAY-Z Cites $190M Loss in Income as Result of Tony Buzbee's Shakedown Lawsuit

  • Jay-Z filed an amended defamation lawsuit on May 5, 2025, in Alabama against Tony Buzbee, Jane Doe, and others over false rape allegations and related actions.
  • The suit follows Jane Doe's dismissed sexual assault claim, which Buzbee allegedly encouraged her to file despite lacking reasonable grounds, causing reputational harm to Jay-Z and Roc Nation.
  • Jay-Z claims that Buzbee instructed staff members to modify Wikipedia entries in a way that portrayed Buzbee more favorably while harming the reputations of Jay-Z and his company.
  • The complaint details that Jay-Z suffered a total loss of $190 million in earnings, credit facilities, and loans, including being refused a $55 million personal credit facility and a $115 million loan for Roc Nation, along with at least $20 million in lost contracts.
  • Jay-Z’s amended lawsuit accuses Buzbee and associates of malicious prosecution and reputational damage, implying ongoing financial and business setbacks tied to the false allegations.
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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
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