A woman who had accused hip-hop moguls Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her at the age of 13 has voluntarily dismissed her lawsuit, according to court records filed on Friday.
The lawsuit, initially filed in December, alleged that Jay-Z born Shawn Carter and Combs assaulted her at a party following the MTV Video Music Awards in September 2000.
However, a recent filing with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York states that the plaintiff is dismissing the case "with prejudice," meaning she cannot refile the suit in the future.
Whether a settlement was reached between the woman—who has not been publicly identified—and the two music icons remains unclear.
Jay-Z, 55, a billionaire entrepreneur and husband to global superstar Beyoncé, expressed relief at the lawsuit’s dismissal. He condemned the accusations as "frivolous, fictitious, and appalling."
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"This civil suit was baseless and never had any merit. The fabricated story was outrageous, especially given the severity of the claims," he said in a statement. "My wife, children, and loved ones have suffered through this ordeal, and I wouldn’t wish it upon anyone."
The initial complaint alleged that Combs and Carter took turns assaulting the plaintiff while another celebrity looked on without intervening. It also accused Combs of similar behavior in other instances, suggesting a pattern of misconduct.
While this lawsuit has been dismissed, Combs is facing separate legal troubles. The 55-year-old music executive has been charged with sex trafficking and racketeering.
Federal prosecutors claim he abused women and coerced them into drug-fueled sex parties through intimidation and violence. Combs has denied all allegations, and his criminal trial is scheduled for May 5.
