The NFL is doubling down on its relationship with Jay-Z‘s Roc Nation amid the rapper’s sexual assault lawsuit.

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As reported, the mogul is battling allegations that he r*ped a minor in 2000 alongside following an award show.

Hitting back hard, the MC has deemed the claims “extortion” and a “blackmail attempt” by the Jane Doe’s Tony Buzbee.

Jay’s legal team has fired off a number of clapbacks – including a demand for the accuser not to be allowed to proceed anonymously.

While some mulled over whether the situation would impact the superstar’s many business endeavors, including Roc Nation’s role producing the Super Bowl Halftime Show, the NFL has made an emphatic statement insisting it won’t affect anything on their end.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said:

“We are aware of the civil allegations and Jay Z’s really strong response to that. We know obviously that litigation is happening. But from our standpoint our relationship is not changing with them, including our preparations for the next Super Bowl.”

He continued:

“I think they’re getting incredibly comfortable with not just the Super Bowl but other events that they have advised us on and helped us with. They’ve been helpful in the social justice area to us on many occasions. They’ve been great partners that have provided a lot of value to us.”

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