Jay-Z rape accuser withdraws allegation, says ‘no truth’ to her claims

Global News - Sep 25, 2026

“Shawn ‘Jay-Z’ Carter never raped me. I have never met or spoken to Mr Carter. Mr Carter never engaged in any inappropriate conduct toward me whatsoever,” the declaration states.

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