2 outlets · filed 25 September 2026

Woman who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault says her claims were false

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An anonymous woman who claimed rapper Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, sexually assaulted her now says her accusations were false and has apologized to the rapper and his family. CNN's Elizabeth Wagmeister reports.

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25 Sep 16:14 NPR Woman who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault says her claims were false

26 Sep 00:19 CNN Woman who accused Jay-Z of rape recants her claims

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