Overview

• 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.