Kanye West Faces Lawsuit for Alleged Assault on “America’s Next Top Model” Alum Jenn An During 2010 Music Video Shoot
Jenn An, a former contestant on America’s Next Top Model (Cycle 13), has filed a lawsuit against Kanye West. She claims he assaulted her. This allegedly occurred during the 2010 filming of a music video. The video was for the remix of La Roux’s In for the Kill. The suit was filed in New York federal court on November 22. It accuses West of choking her. He allegedly forced his fingers down her throat while shouting, “This is art … I am like Picasso.”
Allegations Against West
An was working as a background actress for the music video. She states that the incident occurred at New York City’s Chelsea Hotel. She alleges that West requested the camera crew to film him while performing the act. An stated she was wearing revealing lingerie when West selected her, telling the crew, “Give me the Asian girl.”
An claims she expressed discomfort, saying, “I’m not wearing very much,” to which West reportedly responded, “That’s why I chose you.” He allegedly ordered other actors to leave the room before engaging in the assault, which she described as simulating forced oral sex for the camera.
An is seeking damages for emotional, physical, and reputational harm under New York’s Gender Motivated Violence Act. She has also named Universal Music Group (UMG) as a co-defendant, accusing them of failing to investigate or intervene in West’s alleged misconduct.
Broader Context of Lawsuits
This case is one of several lawsuits recently filed against West. A former Yeezy employee, Murphy Aficionado, accused the rapper of antisemitic remarks, racial discrimination, and unlawful termination. Another former assistant alleged sexual battery and drugging during her employment, with incidents involving physical and verbal abuse.
UMG’s Alleged Complicity
In An’s lawsuit, UMG is accused of prioritizing profit over accountability, claiming the company disregarded West’s “gendered, hateful, and abusive controversies,” which were allegedly central to his brand.
Public Response
Neither Kanye West, who legally changed his name to Ye, nor UMG has publicly commented on the allegations. The final cut of the In for the Kill music video does not feature West or An.
Jenn An’s Career
An rose to prominence as a contestant on ANTM in 2009, finishing third. She has since appeared in TV series such as Criminal Minds and The Mindy Project. Her legal action adds to growing scrutiny of West’s alleged history of misconduct.
These allegations are part of an increasing number of lawsuits against West, signaling significant challenges ahead for the rapper and his professional affiliates.
