The 2024 legal season seems to be rife with sexual harassment lawsuits, particularly in the entertainment industry. Following the explosive allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs, another high-profile name has emerged in a similarly damaging case—controversial recording artist Kanye West. The legal storm continues to intensify as West’s former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, files an explosive lawsuit, accusing the rapper of drugging and sexually assaulting her during a studio session with Combs in attendance.
Pisciotta, an OnlyFans model and social media influencer, alleges that during the session at a Santa Monica recording studio, she was given a drink laced with an unidentified drug. This shocking accusation is detailed in the complaint filed on October 8, 2024, in the Los Angeles Superior Court.
According to Pisciotta, Kanye West, 47, ordered the drink, which she consumed, leaving her feeling disoriented and unable to control her body or speech. Though Sean “Diddy” Combs, 54, was reportedly co-hosting the studio session, he is not accused of direct wrongdoing in the lawsuit. Pisciotta recalls feeling ill and experiencing a deep sense of shame the following morning, yet remained unclear about what had occurred during the previous night.
This is not the first time Pisciotta has taken legal action against West. Earlier this year, she sued him for sexual harassment and wrongful termination, but this latest complaint adds a new layer of disturbing accusations. According to Pisciotta, it wasn’t until much later that she began piecing together the events of that fateful night. West, she alleges, eventually confessed to her in a conversation that they had “kind of hooked up a little one time,” seemingly referring to the night in question. This admission led her to believe that she had been sexually assaulted.
Pisciotta further alleges that West’s then-wife, Kim Kardashian, had been accusing the rapper of having sexual relations with her, which may have prompted his alleged confession. The details of the case paint a chilling picture of manipulation and exploitation, with Pisciotta claiming that she had no idea she was sexually assaulted until the facts and events were brought to light by West himself.
The lawsuit states, “Still to that day, up until that conversation and revelations of true facts and actions taken that night, Plaintiff did not know or think she was sexually assaulted that night, as Plaintiff only thought she was roofied [drugged] by a studio assistant, likely embarrassed herself and then took the blame.”
After the alleged revelation, Pisciotta says she felt “disgusted and numb” and made the difficult decision to quit working for West. However, she claims she had to tread carefully in her departure, as she feared retaliation, being blacklisted, or even silenced. According to the lawsuit, Pisciotta believed that any wrong move could result in severe personal and professional consequences.
Shortly after these events, Pisciotta was reportedly fired from her position. Adding to her grievances, she alleges that West failed to pay her the $3 million in severance that she was supposedly owed. The lawsuit also includes other disturbing details, such as claims that West masturbated next to Pisciotta before she fell asleep and became angry when she refused his advances to date or have sex with him.
Kanye West’s legal team has vehemently denied these allegations, labeling them as baseless. His lawyers have issued statements claiming that Pisciotta pursued West sexually to coerce him into giving her employment and other material benefits. These denials, however, are unlikely to quiet the storm of public interest and scrutiny that has surrounded the case.
The timing of these allegations is significant, coming on the heels of the Sean “Diddy” Combs scandal, which has already shaken the entertainment industry. Combs is currently facing his own legal battles, with concerns mounting that other major figures in the music business could be implicated in similar controversies. While Combs was mentioned in Pisciotta’s lawsuit as a co-host of the studio session, he was not accused of any direct involvement in the alleged assault, focusing the brunt of the case on West’s actions.
As the case moves forward, it highlights the increasingly public reckoning faced by high-profile men in the music and entertainment industries, many of whom are being forced to answer for their alleged past misconduct. Pisciotta’s lawsuit marks yet another high-stakes legal battle for West, whose personal life and career have been marked by controversy over the past few years.
With multiple accusations of sexual harassment and wrongful termination already filed against him, West’s reputation continues to suffer, as does his standing in the public eye. This latest legal development could have serious ramifications for his career and potentially reignite the public conversation around sexual misconduct in the entertainment industry.
Whether these allegations hold up in court remains to be seen, but one thing is certain—this case will keep Kanye West in the headlines for months to come.
