A woman who had previously accused American rapper Jay Z of raping her at the age of 13 has formally withdrawn the allegation, declaring in a court statement that the claim was false.
The former accuser, whose identity has not been disclosed, filed a declaration with the Lagos High Court on Thursday, stating that the allegations made against the hip‑hop star were fabricated and that she no longer wished to pursue the matter.
Jay Z, who has long been a prominent figure in global music, has denied any wrongdoing. The withdrawal comes after a period of legal scrutiny that saw the rapper’s name appear in a high‑profile case involving a teenage victim.
According to the court documents, the woman’s statement confirms that the accusation was not based on factual evidence and that she has chosen to clear the rapper’s name. No further details about the circumstances of the original claim have been released.
As of now, no additional legal action has been announced, and the case remains closed following the withdrawal of the complaint.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
