A Los Angeles County judge has dismissed Jay-Z's defamation and extortion lawsuit against Texas attorney Tony Buzbee. The case originated from allegations linking Jay-Z to a sexual assault claim involving a 13-year-old girl, which has since been dropped. The judge ruled that Jay-Z's claims did not meet the legal standard required for defamation and extortion. Tony Buzbee, who is also representing multiple alleged victims in a separate lawsuit against Sean Combs, has expressed intentions to pursue financial claims against Jay-Z's legal team following the dismissal. Despite the ruling, Jay-Z has filed an appeal to continue the legal battle. The case has drawn commentary from legal experts, including attorney Alex Spiro, who emphasized the importance of defending Jay-Z against the withdrawn sexual assault allegations and the subsequent defamation claim.