Jay-Z and Tony Buzbee Clash Over Secret Recording in Escalating Legal Battle

A California judge considers reviewing disputed audio evidence as Jay-Z accuses Buzbee of extortion and defamation, while Buzbee seeks dismissal of the lawsuit.

Jay-Z has countersued attorney Tony Buzbee for extortion and defamation, alleging coercive tactics and a demand for money following dismissed rape allegations from 2000.
Buzbee has filed a motion to dismiss Jay-Z’s lawsuit, claiming a settlement agreement prompted the voluntary dismissal of the allegations, a claim Jay-Z’s legal team denies.
During a California court hearing, Judge Mark Epstein indicated he may review a secret recording of Jane Doe’s interview to clarify disputed claims.
Buzbee argues that the recording, made by private investigators, shows Jane Doe was ambushed and intimidated without legal representation, while Jay-Z’s team asserts the interview was lawful.
The case highlights broader issues of legal ethics, power dynamics, and the intersection of influence and free speech in high-profile litigation.