Soulja Boy, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, is facing serious allegations in a California civil court. A woman who worked as his personal assistant from 2019 to 2020 is suing him for sexual assault, battery, false imprisonment, and emotional distress. She is asking for $73.6 million in damages.
The woman, referred to as Jane Doe, says her work relationship with Soulja Boy turned into a harmful romantic one. She claims he abused her physically, sexually, and emotionally for over a year. Her legal team presented texts, photos, and her own testimony to support these claims.
Soulja Boy denies all allegations. His lawyers say she is a former girlfriend who wants money. They also say the relationship was consensual and that she was not a regular employee but a contractor. The jury started thinking over the case on April 8, 2025.
What are the allegations against Soulja Boy?
According to USA Today, Jane Doe says she first met Soulja Boy when she worked as his assistant. She says that things changed quickly and turned into a romantic relationship that became abusive. She says he first raped her during a police raid at his Malibu home in February 2019.
She claims the abuse continued for over a year. Doe says he choked her, slammed her against walls, and threatened her with guns. She also said he controlled her food intake. She testified that her weight dropped from 140 pounds to 86 pounds because of a lack of food.
She also described being locked in a room for days without food or water after trying to leave. Her lawyers presented text messages, including one where Way allegedly wrote, “I hope u die slow.” They also showed photos of bruises and other injuries.
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How did Soulja Boy respond to the allegations?
As per the reports by USA Today, Soulja Boy’s lawyers say the claims are not true. They told the jury that Doe is a former partner trying to get money. They also said her story has changed over time, and the evidence she gave was not reliable.
Way said their relationship was based on mutual agreement. He said they lived together, and she helped him with work in exchange for a place to stay. His team said she was not paid a salary and was not an official employee.
His manager also testified. He said he never saw or heard anything about abuse. But he did admit he saw texts from Doe saying she had bruises. The defense used this to suggest that the claims might not have been shared with anyone at the time they happened.
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Has he faced similar claims before?
According to USA Today, this is not the first time he has been accused of abuse. In 2023, he was ordered to pay over $471,000 in a different civil case. That case involved a woman named Kayla Myers, who also accused him of assault.
Another former partner, Nia Riley, has spoken out in the past about similar behavior. She said he was violent during their time together. These past claims were not part of the current trial but were reported in the media.
These earlier cases may not directly impact the jury’s decision in this trial. But they do show that this is not the first time Soulja Boy has faced this kind of accusation. The jury in the current trial will decide based only on the evidence given in court.
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Soulja Boy’s civil trial brings serious claims into the spotlight. Jane Doe says she suffered abuse during her time working and living with the rapper. She is asking the court for $73.6 million for the harm she says she experienced.
His defense says the relationship was consensual, and the claims are false. The case now rests in the hands of the jury, who must decide what really happened based on the facts.
The outcome of this trial could affect Soulja Boy’s future. It also raises questions about how abuse cases are handled in the entertainment world. The jury’s verdict is expected soon.