In January 2025, Carter’s lawyers sought again to dismiss the lawsuit and asked the judge to issue sanctions against the attorney who filed the case after several inconsistencies in Doe’s allegations were revealed.

After the rape case was dismissed, Jay Z promptly filed a lawsuit against , Doe's lawyer, accusing him of defamation, civil extortion, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Beyond the reputational damage, Jay-Z alleges he lost $20 million in business contracts due to the accusations, describing the ordeal as a calculated attack on his legacy.