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Ye(Kanye West), the controversial rapper and producer, is facing serious allegations of sexual misconduct from a former employee. According to reports from multiple sources, a woman who worked as West's personal assistant from 2020 to 2022 has filed a lawsuit accusing him of subjecting her to relentless sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment.
The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleges that West "began sending the plaintiff pornographic videos and photos, even after she asked him to stop." In an interview with Variety, the plaintiff's attorney, Charles E. Riley, stated, "My client was constantly being subjected to Mr. West's predatory behavior, including his sending her porn videos and pictures, and his making comments about how he wanted to engage in a sex act with her."
Riley went on to describe the harassment as "an unbearable atmosphere" that "continued for months" until his client was ultimately terminated in late 2022 in what he claims was an act of "retaliation" for rebuffing West's alleged advances.
When reached for comment, a spokesperson for Kanye West provided the following statement:"These accusations are outrageously salacious and flagrantly false. Mr. West acts in an entirely professional manner at all times, providing the highest level of creative leadership without ever compromising workplace ethics or propriety. This is clearly an attempt to shamelessly monetize fictitious claims, and we will respond in the appropriate judicial arena."
The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for sexual harassment, racial discrimination, retaliation, and the creation of a hostile work environment. It remains to be seen how this explosive case will play out, but it has already put a harsh spotlight on West's alleged behind-the-scenes behavior and workplace practices.
Sources close to the situation, who spoke on condition of anonymity, indicate that multiple former West employees may come forward with similar accounts. One source stated, "This is just the tip of the iceberg. There's been an extremely toxic environment around Kanye for years, especially for women on his team.“
