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NFL Confirms Partnership with Jay-Z Unaffected by 13-Year-Old Rape Allegations and Accuser's Inconsistencies

Dec 14, 2024, 10:11 AM

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed that the league's partnership with Jay-Z and his Roc Nation label will remain unchanged despite a recent lawsuit accusing the rapper of rape. The lawsuit alleges that Jay-Z sexually assaulted a woman when she was 13 years old. Goodell stated that the NFL is aware of the allegations but emphasized that they will not impact the NFL's collaboration with Roc Nation, which is responsible for producing the Super Bowl halftime show. The accuser has since come forward, acknowledging inconsistencies in her allegations while maintaining her overall claim. Jay-Z has responded to the situation, asserting that the allegations are part of a pursuit for money and fame by the accuser's lawyer.