Kanye West has made headlines by announcing his intention to take legal action against his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, who accused him of sexual harassment. According to a statement from Ye’s attorney, the rapper, aged 46, claims that Pisciotta, 35, tried to use sexual advances to gain employment and benefits, and then resorted to blackmail and extortion after being rejected.
In a detailed statement provided to the media, Ye’s lawyer outlines the allegations against Pisciotta, including incidents where she allegedly stole his cell phone to erase evidence contradicting her claims. The statement also mentions Pisciotta’s inappropriate behavior while working for Ye, such as sending unsolicited nude images and making sexual advances towards him. Additionally, Pisciotta is accused of demanding extravagant sums of money, Hermes Birkin bags, a Lamborghini, and plastic surgery.
The statement emphasizes that Pisciotta’s actions are inconsistent with someone who has experienced sexual harassment or a hostile work environment, suggesting that she leveraged her relationship with Ye for personal gain. It also mentions that Pisciotta attempted to sue Ye for unlawful termination before resorting to blackmail and extortion when unsuccessful.
TMZ reports that Pisciotta, who earns $1 million annually as an OnlyFans creator, claims she was hired by Ye in 2021 to work on his fashion line and album, “Donda.” She alleges that Ye made inappropriate requests, such as asking her to delete her OnlyFans account and matching her earnings from the platform. Pisciotta also claims that Ye sent her explicit messages and videos, as well as made disturbing comments about her boyfriends.
Overall, the situation between Kanye West and Lauren Pisciotta is a complex and contentious legal matter that is likely to continue making headlines in the future.