NEW YORK – An Alabama woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls, a judge ruled Thursday. In her written order, Judge Analisa Torres also chastised the lawyer representing Jay-Z for what she described as his combative motions and “inflammatory language” against the plaintiff’s lawyer, calling them inappropriate.

The Manhattan jurist said the woman can proceed anonymously at this early stage of the litigation, but she may be required to reveal her identity at a later date, if the case proceeds. That would allow defence lawyers to collect facts necessary to prepare for trial. Torres also cited “substantial interest” from the public. Combs remains jailed in New York awaiting a criminal trial on federal sex trafficking charges. (Jamaica-gleaner)

Photo: Rap moguls Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, left, and Jay-Z attend the NBA All-Star basketball game. (AP)