Instagram/Jay-Z Music Jay-Z opens up about the emotional toll of the dismissed 2024 rape lawsuit in a new GQ interview, revealing his "uncontrollable anger. March 24, 2026 AceShowbiz - In a candid new interview with GQ, Jay-Z opened up about the intense emotional strain caused by the now-dismissed 2024 rape lawsuit filed against him. This marks his first detailed public response since briefly addressing the issue two years ago. The lawsuit accused Jay-Z and Diddy of sexually assaulting a woman at a house party following the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City.