VICTORY: Jane Doe’s Lawsuit Against JAY-Z Dismissed + A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty

February has been a month filled with triumph, after facing trials and tribulations..

On February 14, 2025, JAY-Z shared a statement that the Jane Doe who accused him of a 2000 sexual assault when she was 13 has voluntarily dismissed the case with prejudice.

“Today is a victory. The frivolous, fictitious, and appalling allegations have been dismissed. This civil suit was without merit and never going anywhere. The fictional tale they created was laughable, if not for the seriousness of the claims. I would not wish this experience on anyone. The trauma that my wife, my children, loved ones and I have endured can never be dismissed.” 

In a separate statement to BBC, JAY-Z's attorney, Alex Spiro, said that the case "never should have been brought.” He continued, "By standing up in the face of heinous and false allegations, Jay has done what few can – he pushed back, he never settled, he never paid 1 red penny, he triumphed and cleared his name.” 

Jane Doe amended a lawsuit originally filed in October 2024 that accused Sean Combs of sexual assault. In December, JAY-Z was added to the filing. 

Around that time, Shawn Carter should have been able to celebrate the release of his coffee table book, ‘The Book of HOV: A Tribute to JAY-Z,’ his birthday, and his first-born’s movie debut for 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' but instead, he found himself vindicating his name. Though JAY-Z didn’t back down and stood ten toes, the ordeal still caused unnecessary pain for The Carters. 

From the outset, the lawsuit felt bogus. It should have been dismissed immediately once the multiple inconsistencies in Doe’s claims were uncovered. The glaring discrepancies raise serious questions about how a baseless lawsuit was allowed to proceed for as long as it did within the justice system. 

On February 18, 2025, A$AP Rocky was found not guilty of firing a handgun at a former friend in Hollywood, California in 2021. 

During the trial, Rakim Mayers was offered a plea deal —180 days in jail, three years probation, and 500 hours of community service. Despite the possibility of facing 24 years, Rocky rejected the offer, placing his confidence in God, his attorney, and the justice system. 

After the not guilty verdict was read, Rocky plunged into Rihanna’s embrace, a powerful moment of relief after her unwavering support throughout the trial. She later reacted online saying, “THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD AND GOD ALONE! THANKFUL, HUMBLED BY HIS MERCY.” 

The DON’T BE DUMB rapper shared his gratitude with reporters, “I really want to thank the jury for making the right decision…We blessed to be here right now.”