Jay-Z has launched legal action against a woman who accused him of rape and her lawyers alleging they had conspired to extort money from him.
A civil lawsuit accusing Jay-Z of raping a 13-year-old girl alongside Sean "Diddy" Combs in 2000 was withdrawn in January.
The Jane Doe says she was assaulted by the rapper, whose real name is Shawn Carter, and Mr Combs after she was driven to a VMAs after-party at a private residence in New York City.
Jay-Z has always maintained his innocence and accused the woman's lawyer, Anthony "Tony" Buzbee, of blackmail.
At the time Jay-Z said the civil suit was "never going anywhere".
"The fictional tale they created was laughable, if not for the seriousness of the claims. I would not wish this experience on anyone."
Mr Combs also maintained his innocence in this matter.
He is facing separate criminal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering which he has pleaded not guilty to.
Mr Buzbee is the attorney for more than 150 alleged victims in that case.
Extortion claims in suit
The civil suit was filed in the Southern Alabama District Court by Jay-Z against Mr Buzbee, David Fortney, Buzbee Law Firm and Jane Doe.
Jay-Z is suing all defendants for malicious prosecution, abuse of process, civil conspiracy and suing Jane Doe for defamation in reference to an NBC interview.
The filing alleges Jane Doe had worked "In conspiracy with multiple attorneys" including Mr Buzbee and Mr Fortney, to "strategically" time their lawsuit to "inflict maximum pain and suffering on Mr Carter."
It further claims she and her lawyers brought on their civil lawsuit to "leverage Mr Carter into an extortionate pay-off."
The court document alleges Jane Doe told Mr Buzbee that Mr Carter "did not sexually assault [her]," and Mr Buzbee "pushed [her] towards going forward with the false story against Mr Carter . . . to make the case better and get them [the lawyer’s and her] more money."
It alleges Jay-Z received an "extortionate letter" after Jane Doe's case was filed — which initially identified the defendants as Celebrity A and Celebrity B.
The letter allegedly claimed a request for a "confidential mediation" to resolve Jane Doe's case requesting "something of substance” by way of a settlement.
It is further alleged Jay-Z was given a two-week deadline to avoid public or criminal exposure, or Jane Doe would "take a different course."
The suit goes on to detail alleged inconsistencies with Jane Doe's case and alleges she was in a poor financial situation.
Jay-Z says the lawsuit caused him to suffer harm to his personal and professional reputation, for his record business, Roc Nation, to lose in excess of $US20 million ($31 million) and caused emotional damage to him and his family.
He is demanding a jury trial.
Mr Buzbee and Buzbee Law Firm have been contacted for comment.
