I'm scrolling X when this post from @tpvsean catches my eye. The account's run by TPV Sean, host of The People's Voice—a site known for conspiracy-heavy content—and this one's got a shocking thumbnail: "EPSTEIN VICTIM: 'JAY-Z HUNTED AFRICAN KIDS'" with photos of Jay-Z alledgely interacting with schoolchildren (faces blurred) and dramatic overlays. The caption reads: "Epstein Victim Testifies: Jay-Z Runs African 'Child Safaris' for Elite VIPs" and claims "bombshell footage has surfaced from Africa where Jay-Z has been alledgely accused of running 'child safaris' for Jeffrey Epstein's VIP associates and the global elite." It's racked up thousands of likes, reposts, and heated replies, with people either outraged or calling it fake news.
The post embeds a video that's basically a monologue in a studio, splicing in old clips, photos, and text overlays to build this narrative. He starts by referencing Epstein's known sex-trafficking operation, then pivots to wild accusations against Jay-Z (real name Shawn Carter), claiming an unnamed "Epstein victim" testified that the rapper organized twisted "safaris" in Africa where elites would "hunt" children for abuse and rituals. Attwood ties it to Jay-Z's past philanthropy trips to Africa—like visiting schools in Angola or water projects in Ethiopia back in the 2000s—twisting them into something sinister. He throws in nods to Marina Abramović (the artist linked to "spirit cooking" rumors), Kanye West rants, and broader elite conspiracies, all while promoting his site and a VPN. No actual victim testimony footage appears; it's mostly TPV Sean narrating over stock images of Jay-Z with kids, Epstein docs, and celebrity montages.
Look, this stuff is explosive and disturbing, but digging deeper, it seems rooted in unverified claims amplified by fringe outlets. Jay-Z's name has popped up in real Epstein-related docs recently—not from flight logs or direct evidence, but from anonymous 2019 FBI hotline tips where callers alleged vague connections, like him being present during an abduction incident in 1996 alongside Harvey Weinstein. Those tips were part of the millions of pages released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, but experts stress they're unverified public reports, not proof of involvement. Jay-Z isn't listed in Epstein's infamous "little black book" or confirmed flight manifests, unlike figures like Bill Clinton or Prince Andrew.
That said, Jay-Z has faced other serious allegations lately. In December 2024, he was named in a civil lawsuit accusing him of raping a 13-year-old girl at a 2000 MTV VMAs after-party alongside Sean "Diddy" Combs—the suit was amended and then voluntarily dismissed with prejudice in early 2025 after the accuser's story showed inconsistencies. Jay-Z called it an extortion attempt, denying any involvement and saying it forced him to explain "heinous" claims to his kids. Separately, former NFL player Larry Johnson has shared unverified stories about seeing kids at late-night parties with Jay-Z and Beyoncé, but no charges stemmed from that. On the Africa angle, Jay-Z did make high-profile trips there for charity, like partnering with the UN on water access in 2006, but reputable sources frame them as legit philanthropy, not cover-ups. Skeptics point out that "child hunting" claims echo debunked QAnon-style tropes with zero substantiation in court records or survivor testimonies from actual Epstein victims, like Juliette Bryant (recruited in South Africa) or Chauntae Davies (who went on an Africa trip with Bill Clinton but reported no such horrors).
If you're chasing the real Epstein story, focus on verified survivors' accounts—women like Virginia Giuffre or the Palm Beach teens who testified about abuse at his mansion, leading to his 2008 plea deal (later criticized for being too lenient). Outlets like the Miami Herald's investigative series exposed how prosecutors knew about underage rapes but cut deals anyway. Here's the video link. Also, check out Jay's connection to Rihanna.
What about you—does seeing these kinds of posts make you dig deeper, or just scroll past?