A Los Angeles judge suggested that Buzbee may have acted with "actual malice," the standard for defamation cases regarding public figures.

Jay-Z's lawsuit against famed Texas attorney Tony Buzbee reportedly contains enough merit to proceed to trial.

A Los Angeles judge was leaning toward allowing rapper's defamation claim against lawyer to continue but not a related extortion claim

Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z is one step closer to getting his day in court against Houston attorney Tony Buzbee after a judge signaled that his defamation of character lawsuit will move forward.

Z’s defamation lawsuit against Houston attorney Tony Buzbee had enough merit to go to trial, Rolling Stone Magazine reports. However, the rapper’s separate extortion claim against Buzbee may not stand in trial.

Z‘s defamation lawsuit against Tony Buzbee to proceed as alleged evidence shows the Houston attorney sharing and liking incriminating posts on X. RELATED: Tony Buzbee Drops Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Jay-Z And Diddy According to Rolling Stone,