The accusations stem from an amended lawsuit filed on December 8, alleging that Combs and Carter drugged and raped a 13-year-old girl at a party following the MTV Video Music Awards. Jane Doe, the victim, asserts that a reddish-yellow drink she received left her feeling disoriented.
She claims that while seeking refuge in a private room, Combs, Carter, and an unnamed female celebrity pursued her, with Combs reportedly declaring, “You ready to party!” before the alleged assault.
The lawsuit does not name Lopez, but photos show her attending the same event, dressed in a multicolored mini tube dress, and arguing with Combs.
The images, taken at the now-closed Lotus nightclub in New York City, show Lopez scowling at her then-boyfriend before walking away.
Public turbulence marked Lopez’s relationship with Combs from 1999 to 2001, including a 1999 nightclub shooting that led to Combs’ arrest.
Although there is no evidence that Lopez was aware of or participated in the alleged assault, her attendance at the event has reignited interest in her relationship with Combs at the time.
In her lawsuit, Jane Doe claims that a female celebrity witnessed the assault but did not intervene. While the unnamed person’s identity is unknown, the description has fueled speculation. Lopez has not commented on the resurfaced photos or the allegations and has no involvement in the case.
Jay-Z, who has categorically denied the allegations, called them “heinous” and demanded criminal charges if such crimes had occurred. “Whoever would commit such a crime against a minor should be locked away, would you not agree?” Carter said this in a statement.
Combs, who is currently facing separate racketeering and sex trafficking charges at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, has not publicly commented on this particular lawsuit.
Combs’ mounting legal troubles have intensified with the resurfacing of these allegations, leading to his scheduled trial on federal charges in May 2025.
His case has already received widespread attention, and the lawsuit naming both him and Jay-Z has complicated the story of the moguls’ high-profile careers.
Lopez, meanwhile, has remained focused on her professional endeavors, recently promoting her film Unstoppable with her now-estranged husband, Ben Affleck.
Despite public interest, the singer and actress has not discussed her connection to the resurfaced photos or her relationship with Combs during that time.
Legal experts believe that the resurfaced images are unlikely to have direct legal consequences for Lopez, but they may draw her into the public debate surrounding the case.