Overview

• On July 17, 2025, Weist posted a viral Instagram reel recounting non-consensual kissing, groping and power abuse by her former manager referred to as "Mike."
• She had initially revealed the experiences in her biography “Nackt – Mein Leben zwischen den Zeilen” and used the alias "Mike" in line with personal rights protections, with the video exceeding 500,000 views.
• In recent days, multiple women have contacted Weist, including a longtime friend who described similar advances and another woman who reported an attempted rape.
• Weist has urged any additional survivors to reach out so they can collectively challenge systemic misconduct in the music industry.
• Several prominent media figures, including Ruth Moschner, have publicly backed Weist, demonstrating growing solidarity among industry peers.