Kanye West settles sexual assault lawsuit with former assistant Lauren Pisciotta

Kanye West reached an undisclosed settlement with former assistant Lauren Pisciotta, who accused him of sexual assault, sex trafficking, stalking and wrongful termination. Court documents obtained by USA Today and confirmed by Billboard on July 29, 2026, describe it as an "unconditional settlement" reached July 23. Pisciotta's attorney said: "The matter has been resolved." A dismissal request is due within 45 days; a hearing is set for September 28.