In a startling development, Kanye West’s ex-assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, has filed an amended complaint alleging she was drugged and sexually assaulted during a studio session co-hosted by West and Sean “Diddy” Combs. The lawsuit, filed on October 8 in the Los Angeles Superior Court of California, raises serious questions about misconduct in the music industry.
The Alleged Incident
According to the complaint, the incident occurred during a studio session in Santa Monica, California. Pisciotta claims that West, 47, ordered a drink for her that was “laced with an unidentified drug.” After consuming the beverage, she reportedly felt “disoriented” and in “less control of her body and speech.”
Pisciotta alleges she felt ill and experienced “immense shame” the following morning, though she was initially unclear about the details of what had transpired. It wasn’t until later that she learned of the alleged assault, when West reportedly confessed to her that they “did kind of hook up a little one time,” referring to the night in question.
Context and Timeline
The alleged incident took place while West was married, though his spouse is not named in the complaint. West and Kim Kardashian wed in 2014 and settled their divorce in 2022. The complaint suggests that West’s spouse had accused him of having sexual relations with Pisciotta, prompting his confession.
Pisciotta states that the revelation of the alleged assault left her feeling “disgusted and numb,” and she knew she had to quit working for the rapper. However, she claims she had to be “extremely careful” in distancing herself, fearing she would be “silenced, blacklisted and retaliated against.”
Additional Allegations
The lawsuit contains other serious allegations against West:
- Unpaid Severance: Pisciotta claims she was never paid $3 million in severance that she was allegedly owed.
- Inappropriate Communications: Pisciotta alleges she received vulgar texts from West on multiple occasions.
- Explicit Content: The complaint states that West shared intimate photos of “current and former” Yeezy employees with Pisciotta.
- Sexual Misconduct: The complaint alleges that Pisciotta witnessed West masturbate next to her before falling asleep.
Legal Responses
West’s legal team has strongly denied these allegations. In a statement to Page Six, they called Pisciotta’s claims “baseless” and accused her of pursuing West “sexually to coerce employment and other material benefits.” They also alleged that Pisciotta blackmailed West when “her advances were rejected.”
The lawyers further claimed that Pisciotta stole West’s cell phone in an attempt to destroy phone records that would contradict her claims. They stated she was terminated for being unqualified and demanding unreasonable sums of money, including a $4 million annual salary.
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Role of Sean “Diddy” Combs
While Sean “Diddy” Combs is mentioned as co-hosting the studio session where the alleged incident occurred, the complaint does not accuse him of any wrongdoing. Combs’ representatives declined to comment on the matter.
Broader Context
This case emerges amid other legal troubles for Combs, who has been criminally charged with sex trafficking and is currently held behind bars pending a May trial. Combs has also faced accusations of sexual abuse in a series of lawsuits, though he has denied wrongdoing in both the criminal and civil cases.
The lawsuit against West is part of a larger conversation about power dynamics and alleged misconduct in the entertainment industry. It raises questions about workplace safety, particularly in informal settings like studio sessions, where professional boundaries can become blurred.
As the legal process unfolds, this case may have implications for how similar allegations are handled in the future within the music industry. It underscores the complexities surrounding accusations of misconduct in high-profile cases and the challenges in addressing power imbalances in creative industries.
The story continues to develop, and further details may emerge as the legal proceedings progress. Both the music industry and the public will likely be watching closely as this case moves forward.
