Black Twitter Attempts to Decode Foxy Brown’s Strange Post After Jay-Z Accusation, Why Do Black People Think Jay-Z’s Downfall is Imminent? Black Twitter Questions If Hov Will Remain the Face of the Super Bowl, Awkward ‘Mufasa’ Premiere Moment, and More Jay-Z News

Catching you up with all the news relating to Jay-Z this week.

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Black Twitter Decodes Rapper Foxy Brown’s Mysterious Posts Following Jay-Z Lawsuit

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People who were once close associates of Jay-Z are now reacting to the serious allegations against the hip-hop mogul. The latest to do so is rapper and former collaborator Foxy Brown. — Noah A. McGee

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Why Black America, Especially Black Internet, Is Waiting For Jay-Z’s Downfall

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The fallout from the Jay-Z allegations continues to rock the world and Black internet at large. Since the rapper was named in a bombshell rape lawsuit on Sunday night, it seems like everyone is taking to their favorite social media platform (TikTok) to share their opinions, perspectives, and thoughts on Jay, from why they think this has been a long time coming, to how his sudden response to the lawsuit may or may not have hurt his standing in the court of public opinion. — Jared Alexander

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Should Jay-Z Remain the Face of Super Bowl Halftime Show, Considering the Rape Allegations? Black Twitter and 50 Cent Want to Know

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Everyone and their mother (and of course, 50 Cent) is talking about rapper Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter amidst the bombshell rape lawsuit. Not only are folks stunned by the allegations, but they’re reeling over what this might mean for the Roc Nation-produced Super Bowl Halftime Show. — Kalyn Womack

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Did Something Seem Off With Jay-Z At Blue Ivy’s ‘Mufasa’ Moment? Black Internet Has Thoughts

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If you were Blue Ivy Carter and you knew your dad Jay-Z was currently embroiled in some legal drama, would you want him showing up to one of your biggest career moments and possibly hindering your shine? — Shanelle Genai

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Did Jay-Z Sue Tony Buzbee To Try to Keep His Name Out of the Sexual Assault Case? We Have the Receipts

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When Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter was first accused of raping a 13-year-old girl alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs, the Roc Nation founder made it clear he plans to fight these horrific allegations and the lawyer in charge of it all, Tony Buzbee. — Phenix S Halley

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Why is Everyone Afraid of Jay-Z? Here’s the Tea

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In response to the lawsuit brought against him and rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs, Jay-Z said the attorney made a “terrible error in judgement” thinking all celebrities were the same. Though he was referencing integrity and honor, it’s safe to say he also meant power. — Kalyn Womack

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Breaking Down What Jay-Z Is Really Saying In His Response to Rape Allegations

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Up until now, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter has managed to keep his nose clean of any Diddy drama. But now, he’s been named in the most recent civil lawsuit against his long-time friend, Sean “Diddy” Combs. The Root previously reported that the founder of Roc Nation responded to allegations claiming he participated in the rape of a 13-year-girl in 2000 alongside Diddy. — Phenix S Halley

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Jay-Z, Tony Buzbee Get Ugly With Each Other, Spilling Tea In Public Letters Amid Rape Lawsuit

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On Sunday (Dec. 8), rapper and business mogul Jay-Z (real name Shawn Carter) was accused in a lawsuit of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs. — Candace McDuffie

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Meek Mill Speaks On Jay-Z After Explosive Sexual Assault Lawsuit Drops

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If you haven’t heard, Shawn Carter, known as Jay-Z, was accused, along with Sean “Diddy” Combs, of raping a 13-year-old girl over 20 years ago, in a lawsuit that was refiled on Sunday. News of the lawsuit hit the internet on Sunday evening, with many running to social media to break down the shocking allegations that’s rocking the music industry. — Jared Alexander

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A Look at Jay-Z, Diddy’s BFF Relationship Before The Bombshell Lawsuits

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Given the shocking lawsuit accusing both Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z, and Sean “Diddy” Combs, of raping a 13-year-old girl, folks have been wondering just how close the two were or how they even came to be colleagues over the years. — Kalyn Womack

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