“Crank That” rapper Soulja Boy is talking out after being discovered liable in a civil case the place his former assistant accused him of sexual harassment and emotional misery. A jury lately ordered the rapper to pay $4 million in damages, however Soulja Boy is denying all wrongdoing.
In a video posted to social media, Soulja Boy, whose actual title is DeAndre Means, advised his followers to not consider the decision. “If y’all assume I touched that lady, y’all loopy,” he mentioned. He went on to assert that the case is an element of a bigger assault on rich Black males, saying, “They mad ’trigger I personal my very own stuff. They making an attempt to take a n**** down. ’Trigger I’m the primary rapper to do that stuff.”
He additionally in contrast his scenario to different high-profile figures, together with Jay-Z and Diddy. “They did the identical factor with Jay-Z. They did the identical with P. Diddy. They did the identical with all people,” he added.
The authorized case towards Soulja Boy started in January 2021 when his former assistant, recognized in courtroom paperwork as Jane Doe, accused him of rape, kidnapping, and abuse throughout her time working for him. She claimed she was subjected to undesirable advances and emotional trauma whereas staying at his dwelling.
Soulja Boy denied the allegations throughout the trial, telling the courtroom that the lady was by no means formally employed by him and that their relationship was informal and consensual. He additionally mentioned she was staying at his dwelling and serving to with small duties, however he didn’t think about her an worker.
Whereas the jury discovered him accountable for emotional misery and harassment, they dismissed different claims, together with false imprisonment and hostile work atmosphere.
The case has sparked conversations on-line about accountability, celeb energy, and the way the justice system handles delicate accusations involving public figures. Soulja Boy continues to take care of his innocence, regardless of the courtroom’s choice.