Model Alleges Kanye West Choked Her During Music Video Shoot

A model has come forward alleging that Kanye West choked her during the filming of a music video for La Roux, stating she felt "suffocated and scared." She has reportedly filed a lawsuit against the artist.

10 Jun, 05:02 — 10 Jun, 10:59

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Why this matters

This story highlights ongoing concerns about power dynamics and consent within the entertainment industry, particularly regarding the conduct of high-profile figures. It also raises questions about the boundaries of artistic expression versus personal safety on set.

Key entitiesKanye West BBC

The Story

What 6 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

A model alleges Kanye West choked her on a music video set
The model told the BBC she felt 'suffocated, unsure and scared'
Kanye West claims the encounter was part of a 'provocative theatrical performance'

Key claims3 agreed

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A model alleges Kanye West choked her on a music video set

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The model told the BBC she felt 'suffocated, unsure and scared'

agreed·myjoyonlineBBC

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Kanye West claims the encounter was part of a 'provocative theatrical performance'

agreed·myjoyonlineBBC

The Story

Analyzing sources…

Source Diversity

High (62/100)

6 sources33/33

Spectrum spread— 2/5 buckets covered8/33

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Left5

Left (5)

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Center1

Center (1)

myjoyonline

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Geographic diversity— 5 regions21/34

UK2Montenegro1India1Ghana1Hungary1

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Outlet rating This story

SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyToneFactuality

BBCcentercenter-leftneutralHighPresents allegations and West's response fairly

myjoyonlinecentercenterneutralMixedReports both sides of the story neutrally

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage from both outlets appears balanced, focusing on presenting both the model's allegations and Kanye West's counter-claim without overt political framing.

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BBCHigh16d ago

Model who alleges Kanye West choked her tells BBC she felt 'suffocated and scared'

West claims the encounter on a music video set was part of a "provocative theatrical performance".

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nmeMostly Factual16d ago

Model who claims Kanye West choked her during La Roux music video shoot felt “suffocated and scared”

"He starts choking me with both hands, and then starts smearing my makeup all over my face and sticking his hands inside of my mouth" The post Model who claims Kanye West choked her during La Roux music video shoot felt “suffocated and scared” appeared first on NME.

By Damian Jones

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myjoyonlineMixed16d ago

Model who alleges Kanye West choked her tells BBC she felt ‘suffocated and scared’

A model who alleges Kanye West choked her on a music video set has told the BBC she was left feeling "suffocated, unsure and scared".

By Abubakar Ibrahim

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Coverage Timeline

First report: BBC · 10 Jun, 05:02|Full coverage: 6 · 12h|Window: 12h

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BBC10 Jun, 05:02First to report

Model who alleges Kanye West choked her tells BBC she felt 'suffocated and scared'

3h later

telex10 Jun, 07:42

Pert indítottak Kanye West ellen, egy modell azt mondja: fojtogatta klipforgatás közben

myjoyonline10 Jun, 07:55

Model who alleges Kanye West choked her tells BBC she felt ‘suffocated and scared’

3h later

nme10 Jun, 10:59

Model who claims Kanye West choked her during La Roux music video shoot felt “suffocated and scared”

5h later

indian-express10 Jun, 16:27

Music video model details alleged assault by Kanye West: ‘I was frozen’

vijesti-me10 Jun, 17:07Latest update

Manekenka tvrdi da je Kanje Vest davio tokom snimanja spota

Story evolution

Initial Allegation ReportJune 10 morning

The BBC first reported the model's allegations and her description of feeling 'suffocated and scared'.

Wider CoverageJune 10 morning

Other outlets, like MyJoyOnline, picked up the BBC's report, reiterating the model's claims and West's defense.

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Model Alleges Kanye West Choked Her During Music Video Shoot

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Model who alleges Kanye West choked her tells BBC she felt 'suffocated and scared'

Model who claims Kanye West choked her during La Roux music video shoot felt “suffocated and scared”

Model who alleges Kanye West choked her tells BBC she felt ‘suffocated and scared’

Coverage Timeline

Model who alleges Kanye West choked her tells BBC she felt 'suffocated and scared'

Pert indítottak Kanye West ellen, egy modell azt mondja: fojtogatta klipforgatás közben

Model who alleges Kanye West choked her tells BBC she felt ‘suffocated and scared’

Model who claims Kanye West choked her during La Roux music video shoot felt “suffocated and scared”

Music video model details alleged assault by Kanye West: ‘I was frozen’

Manekenka tvrdi da je Kanje Vest davio tokom snimanja spota

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