This ruling followed two motions filed by Jay-Z's attorney Alex Spiro calling for the plaintiff's identity to be divulged and for the outright dismissal of her complaint. Torres denied both requests. In her ruling, Torres wrote, "The Court will not fast-track the judicial process merely because counsel demands it."

A federal judge in New York issued an order Thursday stating Jay-Z's attorney engaged in "ad hominem" and "inflammatory" attacks against Tony Buzbee.

The Houston attorney, a flamboyant personality in his own right, has become a key player in the A-list hip-hop scandal.

Houston-based trial lawyer Tony Buzbee filed a lawsuit Wednesday morning accusing those representing rapper and businessman Jay-Z of illegally seeking out current and former clients to sue him. The defendants listed in the lawsuit filed in Harris County District Court include: MJ Legal,

Buzbee and Jay z’s back and forth in the media has been pretty entertaining these past few weeks, but it may be over soon.

JAY-Z sharply rebuked Tony Buzbee as their legal battle intensifies with layers of personal, professional, and high-stakes allegations.