Former Def Jam President Kevin Liles Sued for Alleged Sexual Assault

Jane Doe claims Liles sexually harassed and raped her during her employment at Def Jam in the early 2000s, with the lawsuit also naming Universal Music Group and Def Jam as defendants.

Jane Doe filed the lawsuit under New York's Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law, which allows previously time-barred claims to be brought forward until March 1, 2025.
The plaintiff alleges a pattern of sexual harassment from 2000 to 2002, culminating in an alleged rape by Liles in 2002 after she rejected his advances.
The lawsuit accuses Universal Music Group and Def Jam of enabling Liles' behavior by failing to address his alleged misconduct despite being aware of it.
Kevin Liles has denied the allegations, calling them 'outrageous' and stating his intention to clear his name through legal action.
The lawsuit follows a previous case in which Liles was named as a defendant in a $25 million sexual assault lawsuit related to singer Trey Songz, which was settled in 2024.