In a recent lawsuit that has captured the public’s attention, Jenn An, a former contestant on « America’s Next Top Model, » has accused rapper Kanye West of sexual assault.

The legal proceedings paint a troubling picture of events allegedly occurring during the filming of a music video over a decade ago.

An’s accusations include claims of strangulation and forced actions by West, sparking conversations on industry behaviors and accountability.

Jenn An’s allegations against Kanye West have emerged from her involvement in a 2009 music video shoot for La Roux’s song « In for the Kill. »

Legal documents detail An’s claims of being sexually assaulted and strangled by West during the video’s production, which took place at the Chelsea Hotel in New York City.

An, who was 39 at the time of filing the lawsuit against the 47-year-old rapper, alleges that West’s conduct during the shoot was both aggressive and inappropriate.

Early Career and Encounter with West

An’s career in modeling took off after her appearance on the 13th season of « America’s Next Top Model » in 2009. Her work on the reality show led to her being cast in the music video, which aimed to gain higher visibility by featuring West.

Despite both personalities being slated to appear, neither West nor An were included in the final cut of the music video. However, An describes a disturbing encounter that allegedly took place off-camera, initiated by West’s directive to have her and other models line up for an appearance evaluation.

Disturbing Claims of Conduct

According to An, West took an assertive role, sidelining the video’s original directors, and proceeded to assess the models based on their looks.

His focus on An escalated to a coercive situation where she was allegedly instructed to sit beside him on a couch while scantily clad in lingerie.

West’s comments during this interaction emphasized his deliberate choice based on her attire. The situation purportedly deteriorated further when West, dissatisfied with the production, began to physically assault An under the guise of directing the shoot.

The gravity of An’s accusations extends beyond personal violation, citing breaches of New York’s Gender Motivated Violence Act. She is pursuing punitive damages and compensation for a range of sufferings, including mental and physical distress.

The lawsuit also aims to challenge industry norms and highlight the importance of safe working environments in entertainment.