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Eat the Rapper The model faces allegations of a “pornographic” chokehold on the set of a 2010 music video, according to a newly filed lawsuit.

Model and former lawyers “America’s Next Top Model” Contestant Jennifer An claimed that the rapper formerly known as Kanye West strangled her with both hands on set. of La Roux “In for the Kill” music video, according to the complaint filed in federal court on Friday and obtained by USA TODAY.

An, Season 13 finalist Tyra Banks modeling competition show, were recruited along with other female background actors and models and told to line up in the aisle by Yesays complaint. He then allegedly pointed to two models, including An, and said, “Give me the Asian girl.”

The complaint alleges Yes He used both hands to strangle the model, repeatedly shoving his fingers down her throat while screaming, “This is art. This is (expletive) art. I’m like Picasso.”

Ye allegedly told cameras on set to film the attack, and while An panicked and looked for others to intervene, the complaint states that she felt “on her own” despite being in a room full of people.

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An said in a statement: “Women in the music and entertainment industry have been subjected to sexual abuse for years and have had no opportunity to speak out or implement change. This field is a dangerous place for women. We are essentially objects in the entertainment world.” he said. It was shared by the legal team on Monday.

The complaint, filed in Southern New York, also alleges a cover-up of allegations of assault by others on set and a culture of sexual harassment at Universal Music Group, which is named in the lawsuit. The complaint states that UMG “promotes/perpetuates a culture of sexual harassment and assault by continuing to work with male artists who are known to sexually harass women.”

La Roux, the British pop duo whose music video was at the center of the dispute, reportedly told a friend that they had seen “upsetting, disturbing” behavior on set, according to the complaint. A few weeks after the conversation, the filing alleges, Ye demanded a written apology from La Roux.

USA TODAY has reached out to Ye’s attorneys, Universal Music Group and La Roux’s representatives for comment.

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You have ongoing legal issues

The filing this week is the latest in a series of ongoing lawsuits against Ye alleging sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior.

In a case filed in October This year, Ye has been accused of using his professional status to spy on ex-wife Kim Kardashian and her current partner Bianca Censori.

The rapper is also defendant in a case Drugging and sexually assaulting a former assistant during a studio session with the imprisoned music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combsconfronting oneself Assault related to sexual assault allegations in multiple cases.

There is also an alleged pattern in separate lawsuits filed against Ye anti-Semitic behavior.

Contributed by Edward Segarra, Brendan Morrow

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