Lauren Pisciotta alleged in an amended civil complaint that Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, drugged and sexually assaulted her after a studio session. The allegation was not established by a court finding. In July 2026, the parties reached a settlement and Pisciotta’s lawyers asked a Los Angeles court to dismiss the case with prejudice; the settlement terms were not disclosed.
What did Lauren Pisciotta allege?
According to Pisciotta’s amended complaint, as described by The Washington Post, the alleged incident took place during a studio session in Santa Monica, California, co-hosted by Ye and Sean “Diddy” Combs. Pisciotta said she drank at the session, became disoriented, and later woke feeling physically ill and confused. She said she assumed someone preparing the drinks had laced hers, and that years later she learned she had been sexually assaulted.
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The reported account does not identify a drug or independently verify the alleged assault. These are allegations in a civil complaint, not findings of fact by a court.
How did the lawsuit develop?
| Stage | What was reported |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | Pisciotta filed her original suit, which included claims of wrongful termination, sexual harassment, hostile work environment, and unpaid wages, according to The Washington Post. |
| October 2024 | The Washington Post reported that Pisciotta had worked for Ye from July 2021 to October 2022 and described the allegations in an amended complaint. |
| July 2025 | The Los Angeles Times reported that a further amended complaint added allegations including sexual assault, stalking, and sex trafficking. The Times said Ye’s and his brands’ representatives had not immediately responded to its request for comment at publication time. |
| July 2026 | The Los Angeles Times reported that the parties settled. Pisciotta’s legal team filed a notice of settlement and requested dismissal with prejudice in Los Angeles County Superior Court. |
What does the settlement mean?
Pisciotta’s lawyer, Arick Fudali, said, “The matter has been resolved.” The Los Angeles Times reported that the settlement terms were not disclosed. A settlement resolves the civil dispute between the parties, but it is not itself a court finding that the alleged conduct occurred or an admission by either side. The requested dismissal with prejudice means the complaint cannot be refiled; the cited report describes a request for dismissal, not a public verdict on the allegations.
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