A jury in Santa Monica, California found rapper Soulja Boy liable for sexually assaulting, physically and emotionally abusing a former assistant. The 34-year-old, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, was found guilty of assault, sexual battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, but not for false imprisonment. The woman was awarded over $4 million in compensatory damages and an additional $250,000 in punitive damages. The plaintiff’s attorney stated that this verdict is just the beginning of justice for Soulja Boy’s victims and others in the music industry. The defense attorney, however, maintains that the evidence does not support the verdict and intends to pursue post-trial remedies.
The woman, who worked for Soulja Boy in 2018 and entered into a romantic relationship with him, alleged that he abused, raped, and threatened her with violence and death. Despite the abuse, she stayed with him until 2020 due to manipulation. She was allegedly beaten and raped again when she returned to retrieve her belongings after leaving him. Soulja Boy, known for his hit single “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” and a Grammy nomination, faces consequences from the trial. The case shed light on abuse and manipulation in the music industry, with the verdict suggesting accountability for such behavior.
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