Kanye West, never one to shy away from controversy, now finds himself at the center of a legal storm. His former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, has filed a lawsuit against the rapper, alleging that she was terminated after receiving explicit sexual text messages and videos from him. The suit, which was first reported by TMZ, brings to light a series of shocking allegations that paint a disturbing picture of the workplace environment under Ye’s employment.
The Allegations
Pisciotta, a 35-year-old former OnlyFans creator who raked in $1 million annually, was hired by Kanye in July 2021 to work on his fashion line and album Donda. Before joining Ye’s team, she had made a name for herself managing singer Niykee Heaton, according to Generation Icon.
Things reportedly took a dark turn a year into her employment. Kanye, known for his larger-than-life persona and erratic behavior, allegedly asked Pisciotta to become “God Like,” urging her to delete her OnlyFans account with the promise to match her earnings. Pisciotta agreed, but what followed were a series of inappropriate and explicit interactions that have now led to this lawsuit.
Explicit and Racist Messages
Pisciotta claims that Kanye began sending her vulgar messages and videos that included racist and explicit content. Among the shocking details, she alleges that Kanye masturbated during phone calls and was disturbingly fixated on the penis size of her boyfriends.
One of the alleged messages from Kanye reads, “See my problem is I be wanting to fuck but then after I fuck I want a girl to tell me how hard they been fucked while I’m fucking them. Then I want her to cheat on me …”
Another explicit message allegedly sent by Kanye states, “Is my dick racist? It is. This fucking racist dick of mine. I’m going to beat this fucking racist dick for being fucking racist. I’m going to stare at pictures of white women with black asses and beat the suck out of my racist dick … Beating the shit out of his big black cock.”
Promotion and Termination
Despite these troubling interactions, Pisciotta claims she was promoted to Chief of Staff for Kanye’s various companies, with an annual salary of $4 million. However, this promotion was short-lived. She alleges that she was fired in October 2022 and was never paid the $3 million severance package she was promised.
The Legal Battle
Pisciotta is now suing Kanye West for breach of contract, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and hostile work environment. This lawsuit adds to a growing list of legal troubles for Kanye, who has been embroiled in various controversies over the past few years.
Industry Reactions
The music and fashion industries are abuzz with the news of this lawsuit. Fans of hip-hop and rap, who have long followed Kanye’s career, are left to grapple with these disturbing allegations. The lawsuit not only tarnishes Kanye’s public image but also raises serious questions about the treatment of employees in high-profile, creative environments.
What’s Next for Kanye?
As the legal proceedings unfold, all eyes will be on Kanye West and his legal team’s response to these grave accusations. For now, the rapper’s legacy and future endeavors hang in the balance as he faces yet another challenge in the court of public opinion.
This case highlights the importance of creating safe and respectful workplaces, even within the high-pressure world of celebrity and fashion. As more details emerge, the industry will undoubtedly watch closely, eager to see how one of its most polarizing figures navigates this latest scandal.
