NFL Commish Roger Goodell says Jay-Z's relationship with league remains intact amid sexual assault allegations

Criminal defense attorney Lexie Rigden reacts to the musician's 'strong denial' of a lawsuit involving Sean 'Diddy' Combs and expresses concern over ongoing jury deliberations in the Daniel Penny trial.

Music mogul Jay-Z founded Roc Nation in 2008, and the entertainment company has handled the production of the Super Bowl halftime show for the past several years.

A rape allegation was recently brought against the rapper and businessman. 

While NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he was aware of the allegations, he quickly dismissed concerns the situation would negatively alter Jay-Z's working relationship with the league.

"We’re aware of the civil allegations and Jay-Z’s really strong response to that," Goodell said Wednesday after the NFL's winter meetings. "We know the litigation is happening now. From our standpoint, our relationship is not changing with them, including our preparations for the next Super Bowl."

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Recording artist Jay-Z with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell before the Super Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., Feb. 12. 2023. (Mark J. Rebilas/USA Today Sports)

A woman sued Sean "Diddy" Combs, alleging she was sexually assaulted at an awards show after-party in 2000, when she was 13.

On Sunday, the lawsuit was amended to include a new allegation that Jay-Z was also at the party and participated in an illegal sexual act.

Jay-Z attends the Los Angeles premiere of Sony Pictures' "The Book Of Clarence" at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Jan. 5, 2024, in Los Angeles. (Monica Schipper/WireImage)

Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, denied the allegations and asserted the rape accusation made against him was part of an extortion attempt. He