Jury Rules Against Rapper Soulja Boy in Sexual Assault Case

A Los Angeles jury has ruled that rapper Soulja Boy is liable for sexual battery, assault, and false imprisonment against his former personal assistant. The verdict, delivered on Tuesday, brings to a close a lawsuit that accused the musician of severe abuse over a period of two years. Soulja Boy, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, faced accusations from an anonymous woman who once worked as his assistant. She claimed that the rapper subjected her to a hostile and volatile environment, which included multiple instances of rape, physical assault, emotional distress, and unlawful imprisonment. … Read more

Soulja Boy Ordered to Pay $4 Million in Damages After Jury Finds Him Liable for Assault and Abuse of Former Assistant

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – A California jury delivered a verdict on Thursday, holding rapper Soulja Boy, legally known as DeAndre Cortez Way, liable for the sexual assault and both physical and emotional abuse of his former assistant, who was consequently awarded $4 million in damages. The trial, which spanned three weeks in Santa Monica, is now advancing to a second phase where additional punitive damages may be considered, potentially increasing the compensation awarded. The lawsuit against the 34-year-old artist included severe accusations beyond those affirmed by the Los Angeles County jurors, though he was not … Read more

Soulja Boy Ordered to Pay Over $4 Million in Damages After Jury Finds Him Liable for Assault and Sexual Battery

Los Angeles, California — A jury in California has found rapper Soulja Boy, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, responsible for a series of grave accusations brought forth by a woman who was formerly employed as his personal assistant. The Grammy-nominated artist now faces more than $4 million in compensatory damages for claims including assault, sexual battery, and harassment during her tenure. The verdict came after two days of jury deliberations, concluding that Way had not only created a hostile work environment but had also engaged in behavior that instilled fear and committed gender-based … Read more

Soulja Boy Faces $73.5 Million Lawsuit as Jury Deliberates Over Allegations of Severe Abuse by Former Assistant

Los Angeles — In a high-stakes legal battle, a woman has filed a lawsuit against rapper Soulja Boy, born DeAndre Way, alleging years of severe sexual and physical abuse. As the civil trial in Los Angeles draws to a close, she is seeking $73.5 million in damages. The case hinges on accusations that span from 2018 when she claims to have been employed as his personal assistant. During Monday’s closing arguments, the woman’s attorney, Ron Zambrano, presented a harrowing list of allegations against the rapper. According to the legal team, the plaintiff was subjected to … Read more