The legal battle surrounding Soulja Boy just got more explosive. The woman accusing the rapper of rape is officially seeking close to $75 million in damages. According to court documents filed this week, the accuser is breaking down the staggering sum into multiple categories, covering alleged physical, emotional, and financial damages tied to her claims.
The accuser, known in the case as “Jane Doe,” first filed her lawsuit back in January 2021. She alleges that Soulja Boy, whose real name is DeAndre Way, subjected her to repeated physical abuse, including sexual assault, while she was working for him as a personal assistant. The lawsuit paints a harrowing picture, claiming that beyond the alleged rape, she faced daily trauma, physical attacks, and emotional distress during her employment.
As the case moves closer to a potential trial, her legal team is laying out a demand for $1.5 million in medical expenses alone. On top of that, she’s asking for over $20 million in lost earnings, claiming the abuse derailed her career and left her financially devastated. Emotional distress claims account for an additional $25 million, while punitive damages and attorney fees push the total ask to that massive $75 million mark.
Soulja Boy has flat-out denied all allegations from the start. His legal team previously tried to have the case dismissed, arguing that there’s no merit to the claims. However, a judge ruled that the case would move forward, keeping the spotlight on Soulja Boy as he fights to defend his name in court.
This isn’t the first time Soulja Boy has faced legal trouble tied to assault accusations. Back in 2020, he settled a separate lawsuit with a former girlfriend who also accused him of violence. Though the details of that settlement remained sealed, it showed a pattern of legal challenges for the “Crank That” rapper.
If the court sides with the accuser, the financial hit would be devastating for Soulja Boy. Meanwhile, the accuser’s legal team is standing firm, determined to hold him accountable and secure what they argue is justice for the pain and loss she claims to have endured.
The case remains active in Los Angeles Superior Court, with trial proceedings expected to heat up later this year.
