Lauren Pisciotta, a former personal assistant to Kanye West (also known as Ye), has filed a lawsuit against the rapper's fashion brand Yeezy, alleging sexual harassment, stalking, and unpaid severance.
Pisciotta, who previously worked as an OnlyFans model, claims she worked as West's personal assistant for two years and alleges that he sexually harassed her by sending explicit messages, masturbating on the phone, and making inappropriate comments about sex.
According to Pisciotta, she was earning $1 million a year as an OnlyFans model before working for Kanye in 2021, and he requested her to delete her account in exchange for a $1 million payday. Pisciotta says she was fired in 2022 without receiving the promised severance package, leading her to sue Kanye for fraud, unpaid wages, and emotional distress.
Other Yeezy staffers have accused West of showing them inappropriate material, making sexual remarks, and having conflicts with former employees over launching "Yeezy Porn."
Kanye West has denied the sexual harassment allegations, claiming Pisciotta pursued him sexually for employment benefits and blackmailed him when rejected. He plans to countersue her for allegations of sexual harassment, labeling the accusations as baseless and accusing the assistant of blackmail and extortion.
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Sources: Washington Post, Forbes, Indian Express, Telegraaf, RTL, The Sun, Rolling Stone, US Magazine, The Source, BBC, Newsweek, Independent, Los Angeles Times, NBC News, Billboard.