Kanye West denies sexual assault allegations from ex-assistant, calling them an extortion attempt.

Kanye West and his representatives have dismissed sexual assault allegations made by his ex-assistant as "absurd and outlandish," claiming they are an attempt to extort money. The assistant's lawsuit alleges unwanted touching and that West's management was aware but took no action. West's team calls the claims a "shameless and outrageous attempt" to harm him and seek a financial payout.