Kanye West and former aide Lauren Pisciotta reach settlement in harassment case
Kanye West and his ex-assistant Lauren Pisciotta have agreed to settle her sexual-harassment and wrongful-termination lawsuit, with a dismissal to be filed within 45 days of July 23.
Los Angeles court filings indicate that Kanye West and former personal assistant Lauren Pisciotta settled her June 2024 lawsuit on July 23, with an unconditional agreement and a pending dismissal request within 45 days. The settlement details remain confidential. Pisciotta’s complaint alleged sexual harassment, including vulgar messages, explicit photographs, and a promise of a salary increase after she removed her OnlyFans presence, which she says was never honored.
She also claimed she was promoted to chief of staff with a $4 million salary before being terminated a month later, without receiving a $3 million severance. West’s legal team denied the accusations, labeling them baseless and asserting that Pisciotta engaged in blackmail and unhinged conduct. The case had previously expanded to include allegations of drugging and assault during a studio session with Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Why it matters
The settlement ends a high-profile legal battle that highlighted alleged workplace misconduct by a major celebrity.
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