Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), which was once home to Kendrick Lamar and currently boasts a roster of SZA, Doechii, Schoolboy Q, Jay Rock, and more, has landed in hot water. The label is being sued for sexual harassment by two former employees.
It’s worth noting that none of the artists mentioned above have been named in the suit. The two women have alleged that TDE's executives and employees committed sexual harassment, assault, and breach of contract against them.
The first plaintiff stated that she began working for the label in 2019. She accused Brandon Tiffith, the chief marketing officer of the label, of unwanted sexual advances and sexual battery. Meanwhile, the second plaintiff accused other TDE employees of similar actions. The woman has claimed that she faced sexual harassment and assault on TDE’s property.
Top Dawg Entertainment Executives and Employees Accused of Sexual Misconduct in Lawsuit
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Two women filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles claiming they were subject to sexual harassment and assault by employees of TDE.
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The second Jane Doe referred to an incident where she was forced into “consuming alcohol while underage for the purpose of sexual exploitation."
Per Complex, Shounak Dharap, of Arns Davis Law, who is representing the two plaintiffs, said, “This lawsuit presents a glaring example of the systemic abuse and exploitation in the entertainment industry. Our clients trusted TDE to act with integrity and professionalism. Instead, their trust was betrayed in profoundly damaging ways. They're bringing this lawsuit because they refuse to be silenced, and because they intend to hold TDE accountable in court.”
The plaintiffs are seeking punitive damages for sexual misconduct by TDE executives and employees, as well as damages for emotional distress, economic harm, and the violation of their rights. After news about the suit went viral, TDE’s legal counsel Marty Singer denied all claims to Newsweek.
"This is a clear example of a shakedown lawsuit by [the women] who made a demand of $48 million through their attorneys on fabricated claims, and whose attorneys are looking for their 10 minutes of fame. There are text messages and communications that totally refute these baseless claims. Additionally, [the women] were never employees of Top Dawg Entertainment. We are confident that we will prevail in this action,” Singer said.
The story is still under development, as more information is bound to come out in the coming weeks.