Memphis Bleek defends Jay-Z as he criticizes Van Lathan for discussing lawsuit allegations
Memphis Bleek criticized Van Lathan for discussing allegations in a sexual assault lawsuit against Jay-Z. The lawsuit claims Jay-Z took advantage of a 13-year-old girl at a 2000 VMAs after party, sparking intense debate in hip-hop culture. Bleek defended Jay-Z, accusing Lathan of implying guilt. Lathan responded, clarifying he did not declare Jay-Z guilty or innocent but noted the difficulty of proving the allegations. This incident adds to Bleek's ongoing support for Jay-Z amid rising tensions in the hip-hop community. Jay-Z is seeking to dismiss the lawsuit quickly as discussions continue online.