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Asked by Vulture whether he had 98 problems now, Jay-Z beamed and said, I like that.
Jay Z’s legal drama has come to an end.
Asked whether he had 98 problems now, he said:pic.twitter.com/y1sjNAvKlU
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This was his first time appearing in court for this case.
Jay-Z is being sued in a contract lawsuit that involves perfume.
Carter also allegedly refused to appear for a promotional event at Macys, the New YorkPostsaidof the 2016 lawsuit.
Jay-Z was questioned today by Anthony Viola, the perfume companys lead lawyer.
He was seated behind plexiglass, due to COVID-19.
One alternate juror seemed to perk up when lawyers said they were calling Shawn Carter to the stand.
When a court officer told Jay-Zs lawyer: Council, Mr. Carter wants to give you his phone.
Would it be okay if I take it and hand it to you?, this same juror laughed.
She raised her hand after he was sworn in.
Later, when Jay-Zs annoyance seemed to increase, another juror waved to this woman.
As Jay-Zs frustration seemed to grow, more jurors could be seen laughing during some of the snippier exchanges.
Theres things that are always consistent that I have creative control, Jay-Z testified.
All I can say is I have creative control over what I do with myself, my body.
No, I did not read the contract.
Im sure my lawyers outlined the details, he continued.
Jay-Z also pushed back against claims that he didnt do promo as required in the contract.
Ive done a lot for the Gold Jay-Z launch, he said.
Thats how memory works, Jay-Z said.
After a back-and-forth between Jay-Z and Viola We sold out of the watches, correct?
Oh, you know.
he claimed he did do an event for Gold Jay Z.
You said I didnt do promotions for the fragrance.
[Thats] not true, Jay-Z said, later explaining, Each product requires a different strategy.
This is a creative difference, not a contractual one.
This exchange caused Viola to question Jay-Zs memory once again.
Do you remember why you declined to give a quote for the press release for the fragrance?
Uh, I dont, not offhand.
Could you show me [me] declining?
He and Timabaland were accused of copyright infringement for their use of a sample in Big Pimpin.
The suit against Jay-Z and Timbaland was ultimately dismissed.
This story has been updated throughout.
