Lauren Pisciotta Claims Drugging and Sexual Assault During Studio Session with Diddy—Kanye West and $3 Million at Stake

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Lauren Pisciotta, the former assistant to Kanye West, has accused him of drugging and sexually assaulting her during a studio session they co-hosted along with Sean "Diddy" Combs.

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While in the studio, Pisciotta alleges that West ordered a drink for her, which was laced with an unidentified drug, killing the latter by rendering her completely weak.

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She recalls that shortly after drinking it, she felt disoriented and that West later confessed during the evening that they had hooked up.

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Pisciotta says she was owned $3 million severance, but it never came.

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The lawsuit alleges that West sent Pisciotta vulgar texts and shared intimate photos of Yeezy employees with her.

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West's defense team is denying the allegations. They accuse Pisciotta of attempting to extort him, sexually, for employment and benefits.

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Pisciotta says she feared she might be silenced and blacklisted for trying to leave West's employ.

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The lawsuit mentions Sean "Diddy" Combs but does not want to implicate him in terms of wrongdoing related to the alleged assault.

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