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The amended complaint positions Jay-Z in a precarious legal predicament. Unlike Combs, who can argue for a pause on the civil case due to pending criminal charges against him for sex trafficking, Jay-Z is facing no such criminal charges. This means the civil lawsuit against him can advance, compelling him to defend his actions publicly. Given his prominent status as a global music icon, the scrutiny from both the legal system and the media could have far-reaching implications for his reputation.