Kevin Liles, the former executive at Def Jam Recordings, has filed a motion to dismiss a sexual assault lawsuit against him. The lawsuit, initiated by a woman who alleges that Liles raped her in 2002, was filed earlier this year. Liles' attorneys submitted a request to the New York Southern District Court on April 8, 2025, seeking permission to file the motion. In related legal news, attorney Tony Buzbee is attempting to dismiss a lawsuit filed against him by rapper Jay-Z, claiming they had reached an agreement that Jay-Z later violated. The courtroom exchanges between the lawyers for both parties included accusations of unethical behavior and abusive tactics. Additionally, Linda McMahon and Vince McMahon have also filed motions to dismiss a separate lawsuit concerning WWE's alleged misconduct involving ring boys.