In a disturbing turn of events, Kanye West, now known as Ye, finds himself embroiled in a troubling lawsuit that accuses him of sual assault against a model during the filming of a music video back in 2010.
The allegations come from a federal lawsuit filed on Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, and they paint a harrowing picture of the incident that allegedly took place at the Chelsea Hotel in New York City.
The plaintiff, identified as Jennifer Ann, was a background performer in another artist’s video when the incident occurred.
According to the lawsuit, Ye exerted control over the production shortly after arriving on set.
He allegedly instructed the actresses and models to line up in a hallway for his inspection, singling out Ann with an unsettling directive: “give me the Asian girl.” This moment reportedly set the stage for the subsequent events that have now led to serious legal repercussions.
Feeling uncomfortable yet compelled to comply, Ann followed Ye to a suite equipped with a sofa and a camera.
Once there, the situation escalated dramatically.
The lawsuit claims that Ye ordered the production team to start playing music, but things took a bizarre turn when he appeared unfamiliar with the lyrics, resorting to nonsensical sounds instead.
It was at this point that the atmosphere shifted from professional to deeply troubling.
The lawsuit details Ye’s actions as he positioned two chairs facing each other and instructed Ann to sit in front of the camera.
Standing over her, he allegedly began to strangle her with one hand, then escalated to using both hands to choke her.
This shocking behavior is described in graphic detail, highlighting an alarming abuse of power during what should have been a creative process.
As if the choking wasn’t enough, the lawsuit alleges that Ye further violated Ann by smearing her makeup and forcing several fingers down her throat, simulating forced oral s.
These actions are categorized in the lawsuit as part of a broader pattern of abusive conduct that raises serious questions about consent and the treatment of women in the entertainment industry.
NBC News has reached out to representatives for Ye for comment, but as of now, there has been no official response.
Meanwhile, the New York City Police Department is taking the allegations seriously.
They have urged anyone who has experienced sual assault or rape to come forward and file a report, emphasizing their commitment to thorough investigations and support for survivors.
