Kanye West hit with sexual harassment lawsuit from former assistant

Kanye West is facing new legal troubles after his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, filed a lawsuit against him for sexual harassment, breach of contract, hostile work environment, and wrongful termination.

Pisciotta, who worked for West for two years, alleged in her lawsuit that the rapper sent her a series of lewd text messages. The texts describe West's sexual fantasies with women, including a lot of explicit language.

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More disturbingly, the lawsuit detailed instances of alleged unwanted sexual advances, both over the phone and in person. She also claimed she was fired in 2022 and never received a promised USD 3 million severance package.

This lawsuit came on the heels of a string of controversies for West. In April, he was accused of racial discrimination by a former security guard at his Donda Academy. In October of 2022, Adidas terminated their high-profile partnership with West due to alleged anti-Semitic remarks he made online.