Jay-Z’s lawyer, Alex Spiro has expressed optimism that his client will be cleared from a lawsuit accusing him of raping a woman in 2000.
While speaking to NBC News on Monday, Spiro disclosed that the legendary hip-hop veteran “isn’t going to get shaken down” after being accused of raping a 13-year-old girl at an MTV Video Music Awards after-party in New York over two decades ago.
According to Jay-Z’s attorney, the case needs to be dismissed and his client’s name cleared.
“This case needs to be dismissed, and Mr. Carter’s name needs to be fully cleared,” Spiro stated.
Embattled music producer and rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs who is facing federal criminal charges in New York of racketeering, sex trafficking and other offences was named alongside Jay-Z in the lawsuit.
Spiro while distancing Jay-Z from Diddy said there was no friendship between both parties, hinting at nothing more than an acquaintance.
“There is no friendship or longtime bond here. Just because they knew each other, know each other, that doesn’t mean anything,” he added.