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BY Nii Ogbamey Tetteh, 4:53am June 15, 2025,

Jay-Z Loses $1 Million Bet As Favourite NBA Team Disappoints

by Nii Ogbamey Tetteh, 4:53am June 15, 2025,

Jay-Z’s attempt to win some cool cash in a betting adventure has been unsuccessful. The rapper had placed $1 million in a prediction for the Oklahoma City Thunder to beat the Indiana Pacers.

His favorite team was supposed to win five matches in the 2025 NBA Finals but has already been defeated twice. The Pacers won their third game on Wednesday, June 11.

READ ALSO: JAY-Z Places One Million-Dollar Bet On NBA Game; Hopes For Huge Return

The Roc Nation boss would have raked in some $3.3 million if the bet was successful. The 2025 NBA Finals has been highly competitive as all teams put their best foot forward.

In March, Jay-Z sued the lawyers and the woman who accused him of rape before the suit was eventually dismissed.

READ ALSO: JAY-Z’s Anonymous Accuser Files Motion to Dismiss Defamation Suit Against Her

The musician indicated that the complainant conspired with her legal representatives to make knowingly false claims to inflict harm and extort money from him.

He added that lawyers for the complaint did not make sufficient efforts to vet the details of the complainant’s accusations.

READ ALSO: Tina Knowles recounts when Beyoncé was torn between choosing Jay-Z and another ‘industry guy’

Jay-Z claimed the lawyers had sent him an “extortionate” demand letter and anonymous lawsuit before naming him publicly.

According to him, the subsequent interview by the complainant with NBC News was part of a malicious attempt to bring the story “before the world in court and on global television.”

READ ALSO: Kanye West Apologises To Jay-Z & Beyoncé For Vulgar Tweets About Their Children

Following the dismissal of the sexual assault lawsuit against Jay Z last month, he was spotted for the first time in town with his partner, Beyonce.

Last Edited by:Nii Ogbamey Tetteh Updated: June 15, 2025

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