A former assistant of Kanye West has filed an amended lawsuit accusing the rapper of various serious offenses, including sexual assault, battery, stalking, and more.
According to legal documents, Lauren Piciotta, who worked as West’s personal assistant from 2021 to 2022, alleges that many of these incidents occurred during a work trip to San Francisco.
Piciotta, who previously enjoyed a career as a model and influencer, contends that West has denied the allegations against him.
In her lawsuit, the 36-year-old claims that West forcibly kissed her and engaged in inappropriate touching during a writing session in a hotel room.
She also accused the rapper of being in her hotel room without permission and reportedly requested to use her shower, during which he allegedly pinned her down, leaving her in shock.
Additionally, she mentioned that West is known for “offering women as sexual gifts to men.”
Piciotta claims that after being let go in 2022, West locked her in her bedroom during a flight while engaging in masturbation.
The lawsuit also alleges that West made indecent remarks about her body, pressured her to wear tight clothing, and frequently groped her. Furthermore, it states that he sent her explicit photos and demanded her participation in sexual encounters.
After her dismissal, Piciotta reportedly moved to a different unit in her building out of concern for her safety.
Now residing in Florida, she alleges that West once grabbed her by the throat and licked her ear.
Attempts to reach West’s representatives for a comment were made.
Piciotta initially filed her lawsuit against West in June 2024, claiming she was subjected to sexual harassment and wrongful termination.
In response, West’s legal team has labeled her claims as unfounded.
The rapper’s attorneys assert that Piciotta is pursuing this case to gain personal benefits while calling it frivolous.
In October, she updated her lawsuit, including allegations of sexual assault related to an incident during a studio session with Sean “Diddy” Combs.
If you or someone you know is affected by the issues raised in this story, please contact the Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-330-0226.
