Kanye West Accuses Jenn An of Attempting to “Silence Him” in Sexual Assault Lawsuit

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Kanye West has claimed his sexual assault accuser wants to ‘silence him.’

Published: September 25, 2025, 3:30 p.m. ET

Kanye West has leveled serious accusations against Jenn An, a former contestant on America’s Next Top Model, claiming that she is attempting to “silence” him through a sexual assault lawsuit. This legal confrontation stems from An’s claim that she was sexually assaulted on the set of a 2010 music video, specifically for the remix of “In for the Kill.”

West Seeks Dismissal of the Case

In response to An’s claims, which she filed in November 2024, West, 48, has filed documents aimed at dismissing the lawsuit, outright denying all allegations of misconduct.

Lawyer’s Rebuttal to Allegations

West’s legal team has strongly criticized the lawsuit, particularly concerning An’s references to his past controversial remarks, including alleged antisemitic sentiments. On August 19, West’s lawyer expressed disdain for the introduction of these unrelated messages in An’s suit, asserting:

“These alleged quotations bear no relevance to the claims in this case and are presented without meaningful context.”

The attorney further claimed that An’s lawsuit aimed to censor West and punish him for his public statements.

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West was accused of sexually assault Jenn An on the set of the ‘In for the Kill’ remix music video in 2010.

West’s attorneys asserted that the claimed incidents during the music video shoot were typical physical interactions permissible within the industry’s context, highlighting that An had never objected to her role or indicated a lack of consent during the production.

Fighting Back Against the Claims

West, who remains embroiled in controversy for various reasons, argues that the legal action taken by An could lead to an environment where every artistic endeavor could be criminalized or subject to liability should any participant subsequently regret their involvement. His filing underscores a fight for creative freedom, stating:

“To permit such claims to proceed would mean that every actor, director, and artist involved in provocative film, theater, or music video productions could face retroactive criminalization.”

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West claims An filed the lawsuit because she wanted to ‘silence him.’

Despite West’s bold assertions, An’s attorney firmly refutes his characterization of the alleged assault as part of his artistic expression. Her legal representative emphasized the seriousness of the claims, stating:

“While Ye is certainly entitled to defend himself in this suit, we refuse to adopt his idea that sexually assaulting Ms. An was somehow justified as ‘art.'”

An’s Disturbing Allegations

In the lawsuit, An details a harrowing experience where West allegedly instructed her to act in a manner that mirrored violence and sexual assault. According to her claims, West wanted the video to draw inspiration from the film American Psycho and ordered a cameraman to film scenes of him choking her during the production.

An described that West physically restrained her, even to the extent of covering her face and forcing his fingers down her throat. Her lawsuit contains graphic accounts of the intimidation and trauma she experienced, as West reportedly exclaimed that this was artistic expression.

Legal Repercussions Awaiting

As the legal battle unfolds, the fate of both parties hinges on the courtroom’s ultimate interpretation of artistic freedom versus the gravity of the allegations made by An.

In the face of intense scrutiny and public reaction, West’s stance that the lawsuit is an attack on his creative process stands in stark contrast to An’s assertion of being a victim of violence in a professional setting.

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