Santa Monica, CA – In a legal update that intensifies earlier accusations, Kanye West’s former personal assistant Lauren Pisciotta has expanded her lawsuit against the influential musician and fashion mogul, alleging a grave incident of drugging and sexual assault during a studio session, her legal representatives disclosed.
According to details from the updated lawsuit, Pisciotta claims the incident occurred in Santa Monica where she, alongside an unnamed former artist manager, attended a studio session co-hosted by Sean Combs. It’s important to note that Combs is not implicated in the lawsuit nor accused of any misconduct. During this session, attendees were reportedly encouraged to consume drinks if they wished to remain. Pisciotta alleges the drink she was given, allegedly orchestrated by West, contained an unidentified drug that led to her disorientation after consuming just a few sips.
The legal documents describe a harrowing aftermath, stating Pisciotta slipped into a “heavily impaired state,” losing control over her speech and body functions, and subsequently lacking any memory of the events that transpired post-consumption.
Pisciotta, who woke up the following day feeling physically sick and mentally disoriented, expressed in her lawsuit feelings of “immense shame and embarrassment” due to her inability to recall the events of that night. It was not until years later, according to the lawsuit, that West himself suggested they had engaged in sexual activities during that ill-fated night. This revelation, combined with her lost memories, formed the basis for her claims of being drugged and sexually assaulted.
In response to her confrontations about the lack of any memory from that night, West allegedly replied dismissively, underscoring a recurring theme in the lawsuits against him involving demeaning treatments towards women. Requests for comments from representatives for West were not immediately returned.
Pisciotta’s original lawsuit had already painted a distressing picture of her time working with West, including allegations of sexual harassment, breach of contract, and wrongful termination. Moreover, it detailed inappropriate behaviors such as unsolicited sending of explicit messages and engaging in explicit acts during phone conversations.
These allegations are consistent with other public claims about West’s conduct, including a 2022 report where former employees of his fashion company, Yeezy, accused him of showing them explicit images and using intimidation tactics. West himself has previously spoken about struggles with pornography, admitting it had detrimental effects on his personal and family life.
The additional claims in Pisciotta’s lawsuit shed further light on a pattern of behavior that challenges West’s public and professional life, potentially offering more context to his often controversial and erratic public persona. Legal experts suggest that this lawsuit, amid a broader scrutiny of celebrity behavior, could encourage more individuals to come forward with their experiences, possibly leading to larger discussions on accountability in the entertainment industry.
The case remains pending, and as proceedings develop, more details are expected to surface, possibly influencing public perception and professional affiliations connected to West.