Findings
| When | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | Jay-Z was named in a civil lawsuit alleging sexual assault. He denied the allegations, and the lawsuit was voluntarily dismissed with prejudice in February 2025, meaning it cannot be brought again. Jay-Z subsequently filed legal actions against the accuser's attorney. No finding of liability was made. | Source |
| 1999, 2001 | Jay-Z pleaded guilty in 2001 to third-degree assault in connection with the stabbing of record executive Lance "Un" Rivera during a 1999 nightclub altercation. He received three years' probation. Rivera later publicly recanted his accusation in 2023, but the guilty plea remains part of the historical record. | Source |
| Jay-Z co-founded the REFORM Alliance with Meek Mill and others to advocate for probation and parole reform in the United States. Through record label Roc Nation, he has also supported legal action and advocacy concerning police misconduct, prison conditions, and wrongful convictions. | Source | |
| 2012 | Jay-Z publicly supported marriage equality during the Obama administration and has repeatedly spoken in favor of LGBTQ+ rights. | Source |
| 2003 | Jay-Z established the Shawn Carter Foundation, which provides scholarships and educational support for students facing socioeconomic hardship. | Source |
Spotted an error? Let us know.