Jay-Z’s Lawyer Rips Piers Morgan Over ‘False Accusation’ Comparing Him To Diddy
Jay-Z’s legal team has fiercely criticized Piers Morgan following an episode of Piers Morgan Uncensored, where guest singer Jaguar Wright made sensational claims about the rapper and his wife, Beyoncé. During the interview, Wright accused the couple of engaging in disturbing behaviour, drawing comparisons between Jay-Z and Diddy, and alleging the Carters had kept people “against their will.”
Wright’s comments, including a disturbing reference to the late singer Aaliyah, caused significant backlash, prompting Morgan to issue a rare public apology. The apology came after Alex Spiro, the Carters’ attorney, demanded action, explaining that legal consequences would follow if the false allegations were not removed.
Speaking to TMZ, Spiro dismissed Wright’s remarks as beyond mere rumours, labelling them “nonsense” and explaining that his legal intervention was not a cease-and-desist but an ultimatum. “This was a pointed and formal accusation that needed a direct response,” Spiro said. “We made it clear: either remove the demonstrably false accusation or face a court order.”
Spiro also expressed concern about the broader impact of Morgan’s platform, arguing that airing such baseless claims harms not only Jay-Z and Beyoncé but also victims involved in legitimate investigations. “In chasing clicks, he effectively drowned out the voices of real victims,” Spiro added.
Piers Morgan, acknowledging the severity of the situation, took responsibility for allowing Wright’s allegations to air and apologized directly to the Carters. In his statement, Morgan said: “Jaguar Wright made several serious allegations about JAY-Z and Beyoncé during the interview. Their lawyers informed us that these claims were totally false, and we have complied with their request to remove them.”
He continued: “Editing interviews is not something we take lightly on a show called Uncensored, but there are legal boundaries we must adhere to, and we apologize to JAY-Z and Beyoncé for any distress caused.”
The episode has sparked significant discussion about the responsibilities of media platforms in handling unverified and damaging claims, particularly when high-profile figures are involved.
