Allegations against Jay-Z and Diddy have sparked confusion about the identity of "Celebrity B."

The lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs has raised questions about the identity of "Celebrity B."

The lawsuit alleging that Diddy raped a minor while "Celebrity A" and "Celebrity B" watched was refiled on Sunday in New York. Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, was named as "Celebrity A" in the lawsuit, which claims that he "raped" the accuser while Diddy and "Celebrity B" watched.

It is uncertain who "Celebrity B" is, but criminal defense lawyer Julia Jayne informed Planet Chronicle Digital that the woman is likely seeking legal representation and possibly reviewing a demand letter.

According to documents obtained by Planet Chronicle Digital, the accuser alleged that a "female celebrity" witnessed Combs and Carter assaulting the minor at an after-party following the 2000 MTV VMAs.

"Plaintiff was held down by Carter as he raped her vaginally, while Combs and Celebrity B watched. After Carter finished, Combs stepped forward and raped Plaintiff vaginally while Carter and Celebrity B watched."

Jayne believed that "Celebrity B" would probably not reveal themselves because it would tarnish their reputation.

"It is likely that the celebrity's name will be revealed, but no celebrity wants to be associated with this case, even as a witness, as it would result in negative publicity, according to Jayne."

Most attorneys advise celebrities to fight fiercely, first quietly and then loudly if named, according to Oleg Nekritin, a defense attorney at the Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot.

"Likely, that celebrity's name will come out, but no celebrity wants to be associated with this case, even as a witness. It would be negative publicity." — Julia Jayne, criminal defense lawyer

"Nekritin stated that being accused of aiding and abetting or participating in a sexual assault of a minor can severely damage one's reputation and career. If the celebrity settles the case, it will be perceived as an admission of guilt. However, if there is no substantial evidence of misconduct, the celebrity will not settle the case. Instead, they will fight to protect their name."

Unless there is strong proof of the celebrity's misconduct, there will be no chance of this celebrity cooperating with the plaintiff.

"Unless there is credible evidence of misconduct, the celebrity will not look to settle this case. Instead, the celebrity will look to fight and protect their name." — Oleg Nekritin, defense attorney

The identity of "Celebrity B" may have already been identified, according to criminal defense lawyer Lauren Johnson-Norris.

"Johnson-Norris stated on Planet Chronicle Digital that any celebrity witness involved in the case has likely consulted with a lawyer. However, we cannot determine the extent to which Celebrity B has been interviewed by the plaintiff or if she is currently cooperating with their team. It remains uncertain whether Celebrity B will claim that she was present on her own free will or if she was a victim as well."

The day after the "Run This Town" rapper was accused of sexual assault, Jay-Z filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit and denied the plaintiff's request for anonymity, according to Planet Chronicle Digital's obtained documents.

Alex Spiro, Jay-Z's powerful lawyer, recently defended Alec Baldwin in his involuntary manslaughter trial.

"It is to be seen if Celebrity B will say she was there on her own free will or if she was a victim as well." — Lauren Johnson-Norris

Roc Nation, on behalf of the "Empire State of Mind" musician, denied the allegations and accused Texas-based lawyer Tony Buzbee of blackmail in a statement.

Buzbee responded on X by stating that his client did not request payment.

On Sept. 17, a federal indictment was unsealed, accusing Diddy of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution.

According to an unsealed indictment obtained by Planet Chronicle Digital, Diddy allegedly ran a criminal enterprise through his businesses, including Bad Boy Entertainment, Combs Enterprises and Combs Global, among others. He used "firearms, threats of violence, coercion and verbal, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse" to fulfill his sexual desires.

According to the indictment, Diddy and his staff arranged, directed, and recorded elaborate produced sex performances, which often involved multiple sex workers and lasted multiple days. These "Freak Offs" were transported across state lines and internationally, the indictment stated.

If convicted, the "Last Night" singer could receive a minimum of 15 years in prison or a lifetime sentence.

Arun Subramanian set the trial of Combs to commence on May 5. The prosecution anticipates that the government's case will take three weeks to present, while Combs' legal team predicts needing only one week to defend the rapper.

As a reporter for Planet Chronicle Digital, Tracy Wright can receive story tips at [email protected].