Jay-Z has publicly addressed the sexual assault lawsuit filed against him and Sean "Diddy" Combs, which alleged an incident at a 2000 party. The 25-time Grammy winner expressed feeling "uncontrollable anger" and heartbreak over the accusations, which he previously characterized as a "blackmail attempt" and "heinous." The lawsuit was withdrawn in February 2025, but Jay-Z pursued legal action against the accuser and their lawyer in March 2025 for alleged conspiracy and seeking $20 million in damages. Speaking to GQ during an interview marking 30 years of his debut album, Reasonable Doubt, Jay-Z emphasized the trauma the allegations caused him, his wife, children, and loved ones, stating the fictional tale was "laughable" yet serious.