NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has broken his silence following the rape accusation against rapper and mogul Jay-Z.
Jay-Z’s company, Roc Nation, is producing the Super Bowl halftime show – although the artist was recently accused of rape in a lawsuit also filed against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.
However, Goodell said Wednesday at a press conference that “the relationship (between the league and Jay-Z) is not changing.”
Jay-Z has angrily denied the rape allegation, saying it was part of an extortion attempt.
“We are aware of the civil lawsuit and Jay Z’s strong response,” Goodell also said.
A woman who previously sued Combs alleging she was raped at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards after-party when she was 13 years old amended the lawsuit Sunday with a new allegation that Jay-Z was also at the party and participated participated. the sexual assault.
Jay-Z and Roger Goodell pose for a photo in 2019 after Roc Nation and the NFL joined forces
Jay-Z has been accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs (left)
And in light of these claims, rapper 50 Cent appeared to suggest that Jay-Z – whose real name is Sean Carter – should no longer be involved in the competition.
Along with a famous meme of himself laughing in a car before driving away, 50 Cent (born Curtis Jackson) wrote on Instagram, “Okay I don’t know what’s going on but are we still getting the Super Bowl (halftime show? ) ) *worried emoji* I’m just asking for a friend!’
Roc Nation partnered with the NFL in 2019 as the league’s official “live music entertainment strategists.”
The league and the entertainment company extended their partnership a few months ago.
Jay-Z vowed to clear his name after being hit with the lawsuit, which he said was filed by attorney Tony Buzbee for “personal gain.”
In a letter published by Roc Nation on Sunday, he began: “My attorney has received a blackmail attempt, a so-called demand letter, from an ‘attorney’ named Tony Buzbee.”
“What he calculated was the nature of these allegations and the public scrutiny would make me want to settle.”
‘No sir, it had the opposite effect! It made me want to expose you in a VERY public way for the fraud you’re committing,” he continued. ‘So no, I won’t give you a single red cent!!
Kendrick Lamar has announced he will headline the NFL Super Bowl show this season
50 Cent has suggested that Jay-Z should no longer help produce the Super Bowl halftime show
“These allegations are so heinous in nature that I implore you to file a criminal complaint, not a civil complaint!! Whoever would commit such a crime against a minor should be locked up, don’t you agree? These alleged victims would deserve real justice if that were the case.
“This lawyer, who I did some research on, seems to have a pattern of this kind of theater!” I have no idea how you became such a deplorable human being, Mr. Buzbee, but I promise you that I have seen your kind many times. I’m more than willing to deal with your type.
“You claim to be a Marine?! Marines are known for their bravery, you have no honor or dignity’
Jay-Z then said that it is “unfair” that his family, especially his eldest daughter Blue Ivy, will also be affected by the lawsuit. He also shares twins Rumi and Sir, seven, with Beyonce.
“My only heartbreak is for my family,” he continued. “My wife and I will have to sit down our children, one of whom is at the age when her friends will surely see the press and ask questions about the nature of these claims, and explain the cruelty and greed of people.
‘I mourn yet another loss of innocence.’
Kendrick Lamar is currently set to headline this season’s Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans on February 9.
Usher performed at Super Bowl LVII earlier this year, while other previous shows have featured Rihanna, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Beyonce and The Weeknd were featured.