Model Jennifer An has filed a lawsuit against Kanye West, accusing him of sexual assault during a 2010 music video shoot. She alleges West engaged in disturbing and violent behavior, claiming the scene felt more like a fetish display than a professional shoot. The incident reportedly took place at the Chelsea Hotel in New York City during the production of the video for “In For the Kill.” Jennifer is suing Kanye and Universal Music Group for gender-motivated violence, alleging efforts were made to bury the incident.
Kanye West is facing a federal lawsuit filed by model Jennifer An, who accuses the rapper of sexual assault during a 2010 music video shoot for the song In For the Kill by La Roux. According to court documents, the incident occurred at the Chelsea Hotel in New York City and involved behavior that Jennifer describes as humiliating, violent, and disturbing.
Jennifer An, known for her appearance on Cycle 13 of America’s Next Top Model, was reportedly chosen by Kanye during the shoot after he said, “Give me the Asian girl.” She claims she was dressed in revealing lingerie and positioned in front of the camera at Kanye’s direction. In her lawsuit, Jennifer alleges that Kanye told the director to focus on her and declared, “That’s why I chose you.”
The lawsuit outlines shocking details of the alleged assault. Jennifer claims Kanye strangled her with both hands, smothered her face, and forcefully inserted his fingers down her throat in a manner she describes as simulating forced oral sex.
The alleged actions lasted for over a minute, during which Kanye reportedly yelled, “This is art. This is f***ing art. I am like Picasso.”
Jennifer states that the experience felt more like a display of “pornographic gagging/deep throat/BDSM fetishes” than a professional music video shoot. She further alleges that the disturbing scene was not included in the final edit of the music video.
La Roux, the artist behind the original track, reportedly described the shoot to a friend as involving “upsetting, unsettling” behavior. Jennifer is now suing Kanye and Universal Music Group for gender-motivated violence.
The lawsuit also claims that industry figures, including the record label, tried to bury the incident to protect Kanye’s reputation. Jennifer argues that their actions reflect a culture of silence and complicity within the music industry.
While Kanye appeared only on the remix of In For the Kill, Jennifer believes his actions during the shoot were intentional and caused lasting trauma. Her lawsuit calls attention to the alleged abuse of power and the lack of accountability for high-profile figures in the entertainment world.
Kanye West has not publicly responded to the lawsuit, and Universal Music Group has yet to issue a statement. However, the case has drawn significant attention as Jennifer seeks justice for what she describes as a traumatic and dehumanizing experience.
The music industry has faced increasing scrutiny in recent years for its handling of misconduct allegations, particularly involving powerful artists and executives. Jennifer’s lawsuit adds to the growing list of cases challenging the industry’s culture of silence.
