Soulja Boy Found Liable for Sexual Assault, Ordered to Pay $4.25 Million

A Santa Monica jury ruled against the rapper in a civil trial, awarding compensatory and punitive damages to his former assistant, with further punitive damages still under consideration.

The jury found Soulja Boy, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, liable for sexual battery, assault, and emotional distress in a civil lawsuit filed by his former personal assistant, Jane Doe.
The verdict includes $4 million in compensatory damages and $250,000 in punitive damages, with additional punitive damages yet to be determined.
Jane Doe testified about enduring repeated physical and sexual abuse, as well as emotional manipulation, during her employment and romantic relationship with the rapper from 2018 to 2020.
Soulja Boy denies the allegations, asserting the relationship was consensual and accusing the plaintiff of pursuing financial gain, with plans to appeal the verdict.
The case highlights broader issues of abuse and exploitation within the entertainment industry, as Doe’s attorneys call the verdict a step toward justice for victims in similar circumstances.

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