Celebrated rapper Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, has been accused in a civil lawsuit of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000, allegedly alongside Sean "Diddy" Combs.

The lawsuit, initially filed in October against Combs, was refiled on Sunday to include Carter as a defendant. The anonymous plaintiff, referred to as "Jane Doe," claims the assault occurred after she was driven to an MTV Video Music Awards after-party in New York City.

According to court documents reported by NBC News, Doe alleges that she was coerced into signing a document she believed to be a non-disclosure agreement and was offered a drink that left her feeling incapacitated.

The lawsuit details that both Combs and Carter entered the room where the assault allegedly took place, with another celebrity present who did not intervene.

Carter responded to the allegations, labelling them as "idiotic" and a "blackmail attempt."

He urged that a criminal complaint should be pursued instead of a civil one, stating, "Anyone who would commit such a crime against a minor should be locked away". His legal representative criticized the plaintiff's attorney, Tony Buzbee, for what he described as unprofessional conduct.

Combs, currently incarcerated on charges including sex trafficking and racketeering, has also denied the allegations against him. His legal team characterized the lawsuits as attempts to exploit celebrities for financial gain. They expressed confidence that the truth would prevail in court

Buzbee has previously filed multiple lawsuits against Combs, all involving anonymous accusers alleging sexual assault. This case marks the first time he has named another high-profile defendant alongside Combs.