A judge determined Thursday that Jay-Z can file to dismiss the lawsuit accusing him and Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping a 13-year-old girl after the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards.

Jay-Z’s attorney, Alex Spiro, has shared new reasons why the rape lawsuit against the rapper should be dismissed.

A motion by the legal team of Jay-Z has been granted a request to be allowed to file for a dismissal in his ongoing legal battle. The 55-year-old rapper – whose real name is Shawn Carter – has been accused of drugging and raping a 13-year-old girl at an MTV Video Music Awards after party in 2000 along with Sean ‘ Diddy ’ Combs, which he has denied.

Jay-Z, who was accused of raping a teenager in a lawsuit filed against him and against Sean “Diddy” Combs last month, has been granted his request to file a motion to dismiss the suit.