A California judge has dismissed music mogul Shawn Carter's "Jay-Z" defamation and extortion lawsuit against prominent Houston attorney Tony Buzbee, marking a win for Buzbee in a legal fight that has played out over more than a year.

Jay-Z’s lawsuit for defamation and extortion against attorney Tony Buzbee, who filed rape allegations against the rapper, was dismissed by a judge.

Lawyers for the rapper had accused Tony Buzbee of making false assault claims. Another federal suit Jay-Z has filed against Mr. Buzbee and his client continues.