Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, leaves federal court during the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York
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Kanye West, also known as Ye, is facing new legal allegations from former assistant Lauren Pisciotta, who has filed an amended complaint in Los Angeles County Superior Court accusing the musician of sexual battery, sex trafficking, and other offenses.
According to court documents reviewed by Variety, Pisciotta alleges that West “orally raped her without her consent” and coerced her into sexual situations through false promises of career advancement. She claims the abuse took place during her time working with West between 2021 and 2023, initially as an A&R on the Donda album and later as his personal assistant.
The updated complaint expands upon a previous lawsuit filed in June 2024, which alleged wrongful termination and sexual harassment. It now includes additional claims such as gender discrimination, stalking, false imprisonment, assault, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
The complaint details a pattern of alleged behavior, including West demanding Pisciotta wear revealing clothing, sending her explicit content, pressuring her to participate in sexual encounters, and offering her to others for sex in exchange for favors.
Pisciotta’s legal team argues that West’s actions meet the definition of sex trafficking under U.S. law, claiming he used “fraudulent promises of career advancement” and threats of retaliation to force compliance. She also alleges that after she was fired in 2023 for refusing his advances, West moved into her apartment complex and continued to harass her, including an incident where he “forcibly grabbed” her throat.
The complaint states that West escalated harassment after the initial lawsuit was filed, including “swatting” — the act of making false emergency reports to law enforcement. Pisciotta is seeking a jury trial and is pursuing general, economic, and punitive damages.
West’s representatives have not yet responded to the latest allegations. His attorney previously called the earlier claims “baseless” and stated plans to countersue.
Published – July 11, 2025 01:51 pm IST
