Garth Brooks denies rape accusations and calls lawsuit a shakedown
Garth Brooks has denied recent rape accusations made against him in a California lawsuit. The claims come from a makeup artist who alleges Brooks assaulted her during a work trip in 2019. Brooks described the lawsuit as a "hush money" shakedown. The artist, identified as "Jane Roe," claims Brooks raped her in a hotel suite and made inappropriate comments afterward. Brooks responded by stating he has faced threats and lies, asserting he will not pay hush money for actions he did not commit. Brooks previously filed a legal complaint against the accuser, seeking to address what he calls extortion and defamation. He expressed a desire to continue his music career and maintain his reputation amid the allegations.