Kanye West is embroiled in a new legal controversy as his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, has filed a lawsuit alleging that the rapper drugged and sexually assaulted her at a recording session he co-hosted with music mogul Diddy. Filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on October 8, Pisciotta’s lawsuit details the alleged incident, which reportedly took place a few years ago at a Santa Monica studio. While Diddy was present at the session, Pisciotta’s accusations do not include him, though he is facing unrelated legal troubles of his own.
Allegations of Drugging and Assault
According to Pisciotta, she attended the recording session as a client’s representative, not as an employee of Kanye West at the time. She claims that West gave her a drink that made her feel disoriented and unable to control her body or speech. When she awoke the following morning, Pisciotta felt exhausted and could not recall the events of the previous night, attributing her sleepiness to an assumed work-related fatigue. Her client reportedly did not discuss the incident with her.
The assistant alleges that she later discovered she had been assaulted after becoming West’s employee. During a conversation in 2022, she says West alluded to their sexual encounter, saying, “We kind of had sex once.” Pisciotta claims he went on to describe the encounter in detail, stating it took place after he had drugged her. Shocked and appalled, Pisciotta wanted to resign but feared backlash and industry blacklisting. Not long after, she alleges, she was terminated.
Kanye’s Silence and Past Allegations
As of now, Kanye West has not responded publicly to Pisciotta’s latest allegations. This lawsuit follows a previous filing in June, where Pisciotta accused West of ongoing sexual harassment, breach of contract, and unpaid wages. She claims that West regularly sent explicit messages, exposed himself, and even masturbated in her presence. She also alleged that he retaliated when she declined his advances.
Pisciotta, who is also an OnlyFans model, recounted that in September 2022, West offered her a promotion with a $4 million annual salary. However, she says he fired her shortly afterward and allegedly failed to pay the $3 million severance she was promised.
Kanye’s Legal Team Responds
In response to the initial lawsuit, Kanye’s legal team denied all allegations, asserting that Pisciotta herself had pursued him romantically and demanded luxury items. The lawyers argued that her lawsuit was an attempt to extort money from West, framing her as a disgruntled former employee whose claims are unfounded.
The Broader Picture of Kanye West’s Legal Struggles
This new lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal disputes plaguing Kanye West. Beyond Pisciotta’s accusations, West faces several other lawsuits, including claims from former employees who allege unpaid wages and breach of employment contracts. Recently, another lawsuit revealed that West had instructed an employee to hire private investigators to monitor his wife, Bianca Censori, during her travels abroad.
The mounting legal challenges paint a turbulent picture of West’s life post-divorce from Kim Kardashian. Pisciotta’s lawsuit also indirectly references Kardashian, though she remains unnamed, as West allegedly became furious when accused of infidelity by his former spouse. While both West and Censori have refrained from addressing the allegations in any public capacity, rumors persist about a rift in their relationship, with reports suggesting the couple has spent time apart.
The Impact and Ongoing Developments
As Kanye West’s legal issues accumulate, his public image continues to face scrutiny. The details of these allegations not only amplify controversies surrounding the rapper but also raise questions about workplace conduct and celebrity accountability in the music industry. Pisciotta’s accusations and West’s silence leave a cloud of uncertainty as the legal proceedings unfold. With high-profile individuals involved, this case is sure to attract significant attention, and further developments may provide insight into both the allegations and Kanye West’s response to this growing legal storm.
