Jay-Z denies sexual assault allegations, calling the lawsuit hurtful.

Jay-Z has publicly discussed the emotional toll of a 2024 lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault, calling the experience deeply hurtful and anger-inducing. He strongly denied the allegations, which claimed he assaulted a minor at a 2000 awards show, and stated he refused to settle the case to protect his integrity. The lawsuit was later dismissed, and Jay-Z has since continued to address the impact of the allegations on his family.