Rapper Kanye West, also known as “Ye,” is facing a legal storm as his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, filed a lawsuit accusing him of sexual harassment, breach of contract and wrongful termination.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, 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. where.
Hired as her assistant in 2021 with an annual salary of $1 million, Pisciotta claimed West initially approved her income from Onlyfans and social media.
However, things took a turn when West allegedly demanded that she delete her account and began sexually harassing her, according to a report obtained by The Hollywood Reporter.
Shocking excerpts from the lawsuit revealed disturbing text messages from West to Pisciotta, indicating his inappropriate behavior and demands.
He mentioned Pisciotta’s promotion to chief of staff at West’s companies and her subsequent firing, offering a glimpse into the tumultuous working relationship.
This legal action comes immediately after YeezyChief of Staff Milo Yiannopoulus left the company following West’s plans to enter the pornography industry.
In response to the demand, WestThe legal representative issued a statement that was obtained by The Hollywood Reporter.
The statement vehemently denied the allegations and announced its intention to file a countersuit against Pisciotta.
The statement portrayed Pisciotta as a person who engaged in inappropriate conduct and made unreasonable demands during his 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 alleged financial demands, which West’s representatives say are inconsistent with her allegations of harassment and hostile work environment.
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