A jury in Santa Monica found rapper Soulja Boy liable for sexually assaulting and abusing a former assistant, awarding her more than $4 million in damages. The 34-year-old, whose legal name is DeAndre Cortez Way, was found liable for assault, sexual battery, and emotional distress, but not for false imprisonment. The woman, who began working for Soulja Boy in 2018, alleged that he abused, raped, and threatened her, leading her to stay in the relationship until 2020. The lawsuit also claims she was beaten and raped when she returned to retrieve her things after leaving him. Soulja Boy’s defense attorney maintains that the evidence does not support the verdict and plans to pursue post-trial remedies. The plaintiff’s attorney hopes the verdict will bring justice not only for the woman but for other victims in the music industry. Soulja Boy, known for his 2007 hit single “Crank That (Soulja Boy),” has faced allegations of abuse and assault in this trial, despite his previous success in the music industry.
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