Jay-Z's Lawsuit Against Tony Buzbee Has Been Dismissed

Jay-Z sued attorney Tony Buzbee in Los Angeles Superior Court, accusing him of extortion and defamation after Buzbee had publicly named him as a suspect in a sexual assault allegation tied to the broader Diddy scandal. The lawsuit stemmed from demand letters Buzbee sent in late 2024, suggesting Jay-Z rape accusations would be pursued unless mediated—claims Jay-Z called blackmail. In July 2025, a judge dismissed Jay-Z’s suit, concluding the demand letters and Buzbee’s public statements were protected speech under California’s anti‑SLAPP laws and did not meet the legal definition of extortion or defamation. Meanwhile, Tony Buzbee's hotline for alleged Diddy victims remains operational and continues to receive calls. Originally set up in October 2024, the 1-800 number saw a tidal wave of over 12,000 calls in just 24 hours, with the volume remaining steady as people continue to come forward. Buzbee reports that many callers are witnesses or hesitant potential claimants—some describing disturbing reports from parties and after-parties. Despite Diddy's criminal acquittal on racketeering and sex trafficking, Buzbee is preparing civil suits, buoyed by the consistent stream of tips and allegations coming in through the hotline. to contact me: [email protected] source: Judge Dismisses Jay-Z's Extortion Lawsuit Against Attorney Tony Buzbee EXCLUSIVE: Diddy Sex Victim Hotline Still Being Flooded With Calls