TL;DR
- FKA Twigs sues Shia LaBeouf over NDA
- Claims NDA violates California law
- Alleges abuse and intimidation tactics
- LaBeouf’s behavior cited in lawsuit
- Legal battle reignited from 2020
FKA Twigs is back in the courtroom, and this time she’s taking aim at her ex-boyfriend Shia LaBeouf with a fresh lawsuit that’s sending shockwaves through Hollywood. The singer, known for her fierce spirit and powerful voice, alleges that LaBeouf tried to silence her with an unlawful nondisclosure agreement (NDA) stemming from a 2020 sexual battery settlement. Talk about a messy breakup!
In a legal saga that feels like it’s straight out of a movie, FKA Twigs—whose real name is Tahliah Barnett—previously accused LaBeouf of “relentless abuse,” including sexual battery, assault, and emotional distress. Although she dropped that lawsuit to “move on with her life,” it seems the past is not so easily forgotten.
The current lawsuit claims that LaBeouf’s NDA violates California’s Stand Together Against Non-Disclosure Act (STAND), which is designed to protect victims of sexual harassment and abuse from being silenced. FKA Twigs is not just rolling over; she’s fighting back against what she describes as an attempt to intimidate her.
“This action was taken in response to Mr. LaBeouf’s attempt to bully and intimidate twigs through a frivolous and unlawful secret arbitration,” said Mathew Rosengart, FKA Twigs’ attorney, who’s also known for representing Britney Spears in her conservatorship battle. Talk about a powerhouse legal team!
In December 2025, LaBeouf claimed that FKA Twigs violated the NDA during an interview where she expressed her lack of safety regarding her past with him. But FKA Twigs’ legal team fired back, stating that her comments were “laudable, generic, and benign”—essentially saying that they didn’t breach the NDA at all. Ouch!
The lawsuit argues that LaBeouf’s interpretation of the STAND Act is “erroneous,” insisting that he can’t escape its provisions just because he was sued for sexual battery and not sexual assault. It’s a classic case of trying to twist the law to fit a narrative, and FKA Twigs is not having it.
But wait, there’s more! The lawsuit also highlights LaBeouf’s recent legal troubles, including an arrest in New Orleans for allegedly punching several people during Mardi Gras. His “erratic behavior”—including the use of homophobic slurs—was cited as evidence that FKA Twigs’ statements couldn’t have possibly damaged his career. Talk about a fall from grace!
In a previous statement, LaBeouf admitted to having “a history of hurting the people closest to [him].” He’s clearly aware of his past, but that doesn’t mean he’s off the hook. With FKA Twigs standing strong in her truth, this legal battle is far from over.
As this saga unfolds, it’s a stark reminder of the importance of standing up against abuse and the power of speaking out. FKA Twigs is not just a survivor; she’s a warrior, and she’s here to reclaim her narrative. Stay tuned, because this story is just getting started.
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