Soulja Boy's Trial Begins Amid Rape, Assault Allegations

Soulja Boy, the rapper whose legal name is Deandre Cortez Way, is currently facing a civil trial in California following allegations from a former personal assistant who accuses him of rape, assault, and kidnapping. The lawsuit, filed in January 2021, claims that after starting to work for Way in 2018, the assistant was subjected to violent and sexual abuse, including being locked in a room without food or water for three days when she attempted to leave. The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, alleges that the abuse began shortly after she was hired and escalated over time, involving multiple instances of physical violence and sexual assault. Way's legal team denies the allegations, asserting that the relationship was consensual and claiming that the assistant was never formally employed by him. Doe's lawyer described the situation as a cycle of manipulation and violence, emphasizing that she felt isolated and dependent on Way during their time together. The trial is set to reveal further details on the claims and defenses surrounding these serious accusations.