Source: Stefania D’Alessandro / Getty

Jason Derulo is finally opening up about how the long-running sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him in 2023 has reshaped his approach to work and relationships, and impacted his career as a whole. 

The singer discussed the legal battle during a recent episode of In Depth with Graham Bensinger, released Dec. 4. The lawsuit was filed by singer Emaza Dilan and has been dismissed twice: once in California and once in New York. Notably, Complex reported that days after the interview was recorded in September 2025, the case was refiled in New York. Despite earlier dismissals, Derulo said the allegations continue to impact his career.

When asked by Bensinger what lesson he took away from the experience, Derulo, 37, responded without hesitation: “Never work with women.”

RELATED CONTENT: Former Label Signee Accuses Jason Derulo Of Sexual Harassment

While the statement sounds harsh, Derulo said it reflects how he does business now in the music industry.

“There’s truth in every joke, but it’s the sad truth. I will never be alone in a room with a woman that I work with… ever, ever again,” he said. “It’s too risky…when that case was brought up, it was on every single blog, every single front page, and I lost so many brand deals, relationships, off a story that was not even slightly believable.”

What did Emaza Gibson accuse Jason Derulo of in her sexual harassment lawsuit?

Court records obtained by Rolling Stone show that Emaza Gibson, professionally known as Emaza Dilan, initially sued Derulo and Atlantic Records in October 2023 in Los Angeles. A California judge dismissed the case last year, citing artist agreements that required all disputes to be handled in New York courts. Gibson’s September filing in Manhattan repeats the allegations but invokes New York statutes, including claims of discrimination, retaliation, hostile work environment, breach of contract, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

“This case arises out of a recording deal gone wrong due to egregious sexual harassment, broken promises, and retaliatory career sabotage,” the 49-page complaint alleges, according to Rolling Stone. “What began as a dream opportunity quickly descended into a nightmare of quid pro quo sexual harassment and intimidation.”

In the September 2025 filing, Gibson, now 27, claims Derulo contacted her via direct message in August 2021, expressing interest in signing her to a joint venture between Atlantic Records and his Future History label. She alleged Derulo, then 35, promised mentorship and album collaborations, leaving her “over the moon” about the opportunity and his willingness to use his “star power to boost her introduction to the market.”

Emaza Gibson further alleged that the relationship shifted when Derulo pressured her to drink alcohol during late-night meetings and made sexually explicit remarks on Nov. 2, 2021. According to the lawsuit, Derulo told her that if she wanted to “make it” in the industry, she would need to participate in what the filing describes as “ritualistic sex acts.” Gibson claims she declined and that Derulo “became increasingly disinterested and aloof” afterward.

The post ‘It’s Too Risky’ — Jason Derulo Says Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Forced Him To Stop Working With Women Altogether appeared first on MadameNoire.



Source link
#Risky #Jason #Derulo #Sexual #Harassment #Lawsuit #Forced #Stop #Working #Women #Altogether

powered by Auto Youtube Summarize

Categories Business Music News

Tags Altogether Derulo Forced Harassment Jason jason derulo lawsuit Newsletter Risky Sexual sexual harrasment allegations Stop Women Working