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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Entertainment
Edward Helmore

Kanye West sued for sexual harassment by former assistant

Kanye West in Beverley Hills in February 2020.
Kanye West in Beverley Hills in February 2020. Photograph: Rich Fury/VF20/Getty Images for Vanity Fair

Kanye West and his Yeezy sneaker business are being sued for sexual harassment, breach of contract and wrongful termination by a former assistant of the rap star who claims she is owed $3m after enduring intentional infliction of emotional distress.

In a lawsuit, Lauren Pisciotta alleges West – whose legal name is now Ye – sent her lewd texts and performed sex acts while on the phone with her, according to the website TMZ.

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