NFL’s partnership with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation ‘not changing’ amid sexual assault allegations
CNNCNN — NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is standing by Shawn Carter, known as Jay-Z, amid allegations the rapper and businessman assaulted a 13-year-old in 2000 with Sean “Diddy” Combs. “We are aware of the civil allegations and Jay-Z’s really strong response to that,” Goodell said after Wednesday’s league meeting in Irving, Texas. “We know, obviously, litigation is happening now, but from our standpoint, our relationship is not changing with them including our preparation for the next Super Bowl.” In 2019, the NFL entered into a long-term partnership with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation company in which it will help the league choose artists to perform at games and bring attention to social justice issues. They’ve been great partners that have provided a lot of value for us.” A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by Combs amended her lawsuit Sunday to include allegations that she was also assaulted by Jay-Z at the same party.