Kanye West, aka Ye's former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta has leveled serious allegations against the rapper, accusing him of drugging and sexually assaulting her, reported a media outlet.
Pisciotta has filed a lawsuit against the rapper, claiming he drugged and sexually assaulted her during a studio session co-hosted by Sean 'Diddy' Combs, according to court documents filed in California.
This is not the first time Pisciotta has taken legal action against West. In June, she sued him for sexual harassment, wrongful termination, breach of contract, and several other claims including fraud and unpaid wages.
Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs charged with racketeering, sex trafficking
Superstar rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleaded not guilty Tuesday to racketeering and sex trafficking charges and was ordered to remain in custody pending a trial.
Combs, 54, was arrested by federal agents in New York on Monday evening and accused in a just-unsealed three-count criminal indictment alleging he sexually abused women and coerced them into drug-fueled sex parties using threats and violence.
Appearing in a Manhattan courtroom where many family members came to support him, the one-time music dignitary pleaded not guilty. His lawyer asked Magistrate Judge Robyn Tarnofsky to allow his release on bail.
After a lengthy bail hearing in which the prosecution voiced concerns including the potential for witness tampering and flight risk, Judge Tarnofsky denied bail, saying she was concerned about a "power imbalance" in the case that includes people she said are "subject to coercion."
She also cited concerns over his alleged propensity for anger, violence, and substance abuse.
Combs, who was wearing a black t-shirt, grey sweatpants, and sneakers, did not noticeably react to the pre-trial detention ruling, which his attorney, Marc Agnifilo, said would be appealed.
Along with racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, Combs is charged with one count of transporting victims across state lines to engage in prostitution.
Damian Williams, the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, said that although Combs is the only person indicted for now the investigation is ongoing.
The indictment alleges that for decades Combs "abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation, and conceal his conduct."
It accused him of running a criminal enterprise that carried out "sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery, and obstruction of justice."
Combs allegedly engaged in a "persistent and pervasive pattern" of verbal, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse of women, the indictment said.
"On numerous occasions from at least in or about 2009 and continuing for years, Combs assaulted women by, among other things, striking, punching, dragging, throwing objects at, and kicking them," it said.
Williams said female victims were forced to engage in extended sexual performances with male commercial sex workers in sessions called "Freak Offs," which were planned and controlled by Combs and often videotaped.
"The Freak Offs sometimes lasted days at a time... and often involved a variety of narcotics such as ketamine, ecstasy, and GHB," he said. "The indictment alleges that Combs threatened and coerced victims to get them to participate in the Freak Offs."
Former assistant sues Kanye West for 'sexual harassment'
Rapper Kanye West, also known as 'Ye', is facing a legal storm as his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, has filed a lawsuit accusing him of sexual harassment, breach of contract, and wrongful termination.
According to a US-based media outlet, the lawsuit also alleges fraud, unpaid wages, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Pisciotta had collaborated with West on his Yeezy women's clothing line and his 2021 album Donda.
Hired as his assistant in 2021 with a million-dollar annual salary, Pisciotta claimed that West initially approved of her income from OnlyFans and social media.
However, the situation took a turn when West allegedly demanded her to delete her account and began sexually harassing her, according to a report obtained by the media outlet.
Shocking excerpts from the lawsuit revealed disturbing text messages from West to Pisciotta, indicating his inappropriate behavior and demands.
It mentioned Pisciotta's promotion to chief of staff in West's companies and her subsequent termination, offering a glimpse into the tumultuous working relationship.
This legal action comes on the heels of Yeezy's chief of staff, Milo Yiannopoulus, quitting the company following West's plans to venture into the pornography industry.
In response to the lawsuit, West's legal representative released a statement that was obtained by the media outlet.
The statement vehemently denied the allegations and announced their intention to file a countersuit against Pisciotta.
The statement portrayed Pisciotta as an individual who engaged in inappropriate conduct and made unreasonable demands during her employment.
The legal battle has escalated with West's camp accusing Pisciotta of theft and attempted destruction of evidence, as well as engaging in alleged sexual coercion and blackmail.
The statement also highlighted Pisciotta's purported financial demands, which West's representatives claim are inconsistent with her allegations of harassment and hostile work environment.
