Kanye West sued for sexual harassment by former assistant

Lauren Pisciotta says she is owed $3m after enduring intentional infliction of emotional distress

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.