A lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court alleges that singer Jason Derulo revoked a recording deal from aspiring singer Emaza Gibson after she declined his sexual advances, as reported by NBC News.
According to NBC News, Emaza Gibson’s legal complaint suggests that her relationship with Derulo took a troubling turn after she signed with him, with allegations of pressure to consume alcohol and spend private time with the singer. She asserts that the deal initially offered to her came with unwanted conditions, and when she insisted on maintaining a professional relationship, it was abruptly terminated.
In an interview with NBC News, Gibson revealed, “I have anxiety; I’m traumatized. I’ve dealt with inhumane work situations. … I’m at this point where I’m back to zero and I have nothing.”
Gibson had signed an agreement with Derulo in 2021, obligating her to create a mixtape within four months and an album within six, according to the outlet.
Jason Derulo is being sued for quid pro quo sexual harassment, breach of contract and intimidation and violence in violation of the Ralph Civil Rights Act, among other complaints. https://t.co/8jigMNp7bc
— Variety (@Variety) October 6, 2023
“I’m like, OK, well, Jason is a great artist — big, international, powered with Atlantic — this should be a no-brainer, and I should be able to, you know, start my solo career,” Gibson expressed to the outlet.
However, Gibson alleges that Derulo’s behavior became increasingly aggressive, with unwelcome advances and insinuations that her career’s progression was contingent on a sexual relationship, or she should fear for her safety, as per NBC News. She claims that Derulo persistently offered her alcohol, despite her clear refusal.
Gibson disclosed that she reluctantly accepted a drink once in 2021 and was provided with “inappropriately large amounts of alcohol” that overwhelmed her, as reported by the outlet.
“I told him that I wasn’t a drinker … so it’s like, you know, you’re not listening to that the first time I tell you, and you’re still pushing on me,” Gibson stated. “It’s, like, pressure at this point.”
In her lawsuit, Gibson contends that Derulo asked her to participate in activities involving “goat skin and fish scales,” which she interprets as references to drug use and sexual and sacrificial rituals. She views this as an “explicit demand for sex-in-exchange-for-success,” as per NBC News.
This lawsuit sheds light on the serious allegations made against Jason Derulo by Emaza Gibson, underscoring the importance of ethical conduct and respect within the entertainment industry. Jason Derulo has yet to respond publicly to these allegations.
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