In a hard-knock ruling for Jay-Z, a New York state judge has ordered the rap mogul to answer questions about his ongoing legal fight against a fragrance company, and to have that deposition videotaped.

According to Billboard, Jay-Z's deposition in the breach of contract suit filed by Parlux Fragrances was originally scheduled for Aug. 27, but was canceled when he learned it would be filmed. Attorneys for the rapper filed a motion on Sept. 20, pointing out that "depositions of other high-profile celebrities have been leaked" and his brand could be harmed if "tabloids like TMZ" came into possession of that film.

Parlux filed suit against Jay-Z (whose real name is Shawn Corey Carter) in 2016, claiming he had failed to promote Gold Jay Z, a men's fragrance he launched with the company, as he was contracted to do. The hip-hop star countersued in 2017, alleging Parlux owed him two years' worth of royalties. He also claimed he was too busy to promote the fragrance. The plaintiffs  requested Jay-Z's business calendar in September 2018 to show evidence of his packed schedule. Attorneys for the rapper insisted that such a move could reveal sensitive business information.

Parlux is seeking the return of advances and royalties paid to the rapper, including 300,000 shares of stock in parent company Perfumania. They are also demanding at least $18 million in punitive damages.

In order to allay Jay-Z's fears of leaks, Justice Andrew Borrock has ordered three watermarked copies of the taped deposition to be provided to each party. The company in charge of filming the deposition will destroy the original once the parties receive their copies, Borrock ruled, and will not be permitted to retain a copy of their own or upload one to iCloud.

The deposition will take place Oct. 4.