Actor Kevin Spacey, who was accused of sexual assault and misconduct in 2017, recently admitted that he has gone bankrupt and even lost his home due to legal fees. Similarly, the Hollywood elite is also facing a critical moment due to the wave of sexual assault allegations. From actors to rappers, no corner of the industry seems to be untouched by the allegations that have surfaced. While some have denied the allegations on the record, others have chosen to stay silent about it. Here’s a roundup:
1. Kanye West
Kanye West has been accused of sexual harassment in a lawsuit filed by a former employee. According to Rolling Stone, Lauren Pisciotta, who collaborated with West on his Yeezy women’s line and his album Donda, claims she endured explicit messages including lewd messages, masturbation in front of him, and phone sex acts with him. Pisciotta, who worked as West’s executive assistant/personal assistant, accuses him of intentional infliction of emotional distress and seeks $3 million in damages. In fact, Ye has also counter-sued his former assistant Pisciotta in the legal battle.
2. Terius Gestelde-Diamant
Terius Gestelde-Diamant, better known as The-Dream, is being sued by a former mentor, Chanaz Mangro, for rape, sexual assault and sex trafficking. Mangro has accused Gestelde-Diamant of luring her into an abusive relationship, physical assault, violent sexual encounters and psychological manipulation under the false promise of career advancement. Gestelde-Diamant, known for hits such as Single Ladies and Umbrella, is facing legal action in California federal court.
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3. O Yeong-soo
Oh Yong-soo, famous for his role in Squid Game, has been found guilty of sexual misconduct by a South Korean court. In March this year, a district court found Oh guilty of inappropriate touching, including hugging, holding hands and kissing a fellow actress in 2017. Oh received an eight-month prison sentence with two years suspended for sexual misconduct.
4. Sean Diddy Combs
Sean “Diddy” Combs, a well-known name in the music industry, is embroiled in multiple civil lawsuits accusing him of sex trafficking, sexual abuse, and rape. Despite strong denials by Combs and his legal team, federal agents raided his properties in Los Angeles and Miami as he was hit with multiple allegations. Several lawsuits have surfaced against the rapper, including one from former partner Cassie, alleging years of abuse, and another from producer Rodney Lil Rod Jones, accusing Combs of making unwanted advances and attending sex-trafficking parties. In fact, the rapper’s Instagram account recently caught everyone’s attention when he deleted all of his posts amid his legal troubles.
5. Shangela
Drag performer Shangela has been accused of sexual assault or coercion by five members of the LGBTQ community. This comes after a previous rape case was settled through mediation in February. Accusers have cited incidents in which she is accused of assaulting people while intoxicated or attempting to get them to not consent. Shangela, who is known for her appearances on Ru Paul’s Drag Race and HBO’s We’re Here, is under scrutiny following these allegations.
