The legal battle over a now dismissed sexual assault lawsuit between Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee has taken a new turn. Jay-Z's defamation lawsuit against Buzbee is now headed to trial after Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mark H.

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.

Diddy’s legal team is staying on the offensive and has begun taking aim at Tony Buzbee. USA Today reports that Sean Combs’ defense team filed a motion on Tuesday (Feb. 25) in response to Buzbee’s attempt to represent a potential client in the Southern District of New York,