The NFL is maintaining its partnership with Jay-Z and Roc Nation despite ongoing rape allegations and civil litigation against the rapper and business mogul.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed that the organization's relationship with Jay-Z remains unchanged, including plans for upcoming Super Bowl entertainment. The allegations stem from a lawsuit filed by attorney Tony Buzbee, representing a woman who claims she was sexually assaulted at an awards show afterparty in 2000 when she was 13 years old.

Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, has strongly denied the allegations, describing them as "heinous in nature" and part of an extortion scheme. He has filed a countersuit against Buzbee and requested the anonymous accuser reveal her identity for litigation to proceed.

The NFL-Roc Nation partnership, established in 2019, encompasses event production and social activism initiatives. Roc Nation is currently producing the upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show at The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, featuring Kendrick Lamar on February 9.

"They've been a big help in the social justice area to us on many occasions. They've been great partners," Goodell stated, emphasizing the productive nature of their collaboration.

Additionally, Beyoncé, Jay-Z's wife, is scheduled to perform at the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans Christmas game halftime show.

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