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Jay-Z is revealing how he found out the Jane Doe rape accuser allegedly lied about his involvement ... and how attorney Tony Buzbee allegedly pushed her to sue, anyway.

A private investigator named Charlotte Henderson filed an affidavit Wednesday stating she met with the Jane Doe on Feb. 21, 2025 in the anonymous woman's home in Alabama -- and, during the meeting, she claimed Buzbee "pushed me" to include Jay in the lawsuit.

According to the docs, Doe said she told Buzbee she'd been raped by Sean "Diddy" Combs in 2000, and wanted to sue him ... but "Buzbee brought Jay-Z into it." She added, "He was the one that kind of pushed me towards going forward with him, with Jay-Z."

Texas rapper G$ Lil Ronnie and his 5-year-old daughter were shot dead at a car wash Monday morning just as their post-birthday festivities were getting underway, the slain artist's videographer tells TMZ Hip Hop.

Mello Vision has shot dozens of music videos and social content for Ronnie, and he tells us he's generally confused about the murders. If there was a threat to Ronnie's life, Mello would have felt it because they were frequently together at the same locations.

Mello says Ronnie was out late on March 2 and woke up early in an effort to spend intimate time with his daughter on the morning of the 3rd, when they were both killed.

The police investigation into the murders of rapper G$ Lil Ronnie and his 5-year-old daughter in the Fort Worth, Texas area has hit a major break ... cops say they know who is responsible, and they're calling the suspects straight-up punks!!!

The Forest Hill Police Department held a press conference Wednesday and identified Adonis Robinson and Jakobie Russell as the suspects -- Police Chief David Hernandez called them both cowards and "public enemies" ... and pointed out Robinson's sex-offender past.

The two Texas natives are said to be on the run, scared and afraid to face the music ... but Hernandez vowed police will catch them.

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The woman run over by an Amazon truck -- caught on shocking video -- faces months of physical therapy to recover ... but she holds no ill will toward the driver who fled the scene.

David Ellin, lawyer for Chelsey Douglas, tells TMZ … his client is finally out of the hospital but has a long road ahead after being run over and dragged by an Amazon van in Baltimore on the night of February 18.

Shocking video showing the incident went viral after the alleged driver, Jerome Allan Young Jr., drove off moments after seeing he had clearly hit someone. The driver stopped the van, got out and hovered over Chelsey as she cried out in pain, then got back into the van and drove away.

Ben Affleck and Jen Garner are NOT getting back together romantically ... despite speculation and reports claiming the contrary ... TMZ has learned.

A source close to Ben tells TMZ ... headlines suggesting BA is interested in rekindling a romantic relationship with his ex-wife are "ridiculous" gossip. We're told there is no interest from Ben and he's happy they can be good friends in a great co-parenting situation.

This hammer-drop response comes after multiple reports surfaced suggesting the former couple was potentially getting back together as a romantic duo ... which, again, ain't the case. Our sources tell us Ben is NOT currently dating and it's not even of interest to him right now.

Bodybuilder Jodi Vance had been "throwing up all morning" just prior to her tragic death at 20 years old ... new 911 audio, obtained by TMZ Sports, reveals.

The call was placed by Vance's wife on Feb. 27 ... as she and her partner were staying at a hotel in Ohio while attending the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus.

The woman told Columbus Police during the call that Vance was "passed out in bed" and would not get up. She added the weightlifter had been vomiting and groaning prior to her losing consciousness.

Bhad Bhabie’s on-and-off boyfriend, Le Vaughn, has given the A-OK from the hospital -- only hours after being shot in a wild altercation at an L.A. strip club.

In the 30-second IG Story video, LV showed off his heavily bandaged left hand from his hospital bed while throwing a few sultry expressions at the camera. Judging by the vibe, it looks like what sources told us earlier -- he’s going to be alright.

Le Vaughn was shot early Wednesday morning inside Sam’s Hofbrau near downtown L.A., where two groups of guys reportedly got into an altercation and things escalated into gunfire.

Diddy and his attorneys want one of the sexual assault lawsuits tossed out of court, but if they're successful it could change the game in dozens of the other civil cases he's facing.

Here's the deal ... Diddy's zeroing-in on New York's Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law (GMVA), because that's the statute a Jane Doe used to sue him back in December for a sexual assault she claims happened at a charity basketball game in 1991 at City College.

The date is what's important here, at least according to Diddy's attorney Mark Cuccaro. In the docs, obtained by TMZ, he points out the GMVA was passed on December 19, 2000. Back in 2022, New York made an amendment that extended the statute of limitations for claims under the GMVA, from 7 to 9 years.

The cop who became something of an instant celebrity in his small New York town for arresting Justin Timberlake on suspicion of DWI last summer just landed an award of his own ... officer of the year!

Michael Arkinson of the Sag Harbor Police Department was bestowed the award by Chief Rob Drake in a recent ceremony ... where he praised the rookie for making "an immediate impact within the department and the community."

The chief also commended the rookie for leading the department in arrests and summonses ... one of which included taking JT into custody last June after a DWI stop.

Tasha K was able to get out of bankruptcy with a payment plan ... but she still has to pay up on the $3.9M judgment she lost in her case against Cardi B ... this according to new legal docs obtained by TMZ Hip Hop.

On Wednesday, a bankruptcy judge signed off on Tasha K's plan ... Tasha K will make payments to Cardi from her income she brings in from her projects over time to satisfy the judgment Cardi got in her lawsuit against the blogger ... but will only have to pay $1.2 million.

The "Bodak Yellow" rapper's inner circle also got some protection in the form of a non-disparagement clause, which bars Tasha from making any derogatory or defamatory comments about Cardi and her family.

LaVar Ball's been through a lot of trauma lately, with docs amputating his foot after a medical crisis ... but not even that could rob Lonzo, LiAngelo and LaMelo's dad of his rosy outlook!

57-year-old Ball shared video on his Big Baller Brand's Instagram page Wednesday morning ... showing him seated in a chair, with his right leg propped up on a scooter, dancing to Haddaway's 1993 hit, "What Is Love."

In addition to cuttin' the proverbial rug, LaVar put his own little twist on the lyrics.

Jesse McCartney and his wife Katie Peterson are absolutely over the moon -- they just dropped the cutest video revealing the gender of their baby!

The couple brought their dog Bailey into the mix for the gender reveal, opening a picnic basket to reveal a blue dog collar -- it's a boy! -- which Katie joyfully popped on their furry little pal.

The duo couldn’t contain their excitement -- Jesse pumped his fist in the air, and they shared a sweet kiss to celebrate the big news.

A man allegedly impersonating an NBA agent was arrested last week ... after he was accused of stealing $769,000 in earrings -- and then swallowing them when he was confronted by cops.

The Orlando Police Department claimed in court documents, obtained by TMZ Sports, the wild incident unfolded after Jaythan Gilder cruised into a Tiffany & Co. store at the Mall at Millenia and told clerks he was shopping for some jewelry on the behalf of an unnamed Orlando Magic player.

Cops say the store manager told officers Gilder was taken to a VIP room by two store associates to browse some high-end items. Soon after, though, Gilder allegedly grabbed a ring and some earrings valued at over $769K and attempted to flee.

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The singer-actress is staying on brand by flaunting her toned bod in this flashy photo, but do you have what it takes to unmask the unknown star?

Mike 'Boogie' Malin is in hot water -- again -- this time, for hitting up Los Angeles pharmacies and allegedly leaving without paying for a bunch of stuff ... TMZ has learned.

The Burbank Police Department tells TMZ ... the '"Big Brother" season 7 alum was arrested on January 29 after officers were dispatched to multiple CVS Pharmacy locations in the San Fernando Valley regarding shoplifting incidents.

Law enforcement sources tell us an employee from the first CVS told cops he confronted Malin outside the store and told him he needed to pay for the items he'd stolen. Malin went back into the store with the items, placed them on the ground, and departed the premises in his vehicle.