NEW YORK — A New York City judge on Thursday granted Jay-Z’s request to file a motion for dismissal of a lawsuit that accuses the rap titan of raping a 13-year-old with Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2000.

A judge has granted Jay-Z permission to file for dismissal of a rape lawsuit alleging an incident in 2000. Learn about the case, legal arguments, and Diddy’s involvement.

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