A Texas Jane Doe has filed a civil complaint in California federal court, against rap star B.o.B., legally known as Bobby Ray Simmons Jr., best known for his hit songs “Airplanes” and “Nothin’ On You.” CBS8 broke the news on Monday morning, Nov. 10.
Jane accuses the Atlanta native of imprisoning and sexually assaulting her in a downtown San Diego hotel suite after a 2025 festival performance. The lawsuit, referenced publicly as identifying the plaintiff only as “Jane,” cites her status as an alleged sexual-assault victim.
According to the filing, Jane traveled to San Diego in April 2025 to visit family and attend Simmons’ concert at the California Beer Festival at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The complaint states that the plaintiff, a cancer survivor, developed a strong emotional connection to Simmons’ music during her treatment and credited his lyrics with helping her endure chemotherapy.
The suit asserts that Simmons’ set included songs from his 2010 album The Adventures of Bobby Ray, which the plaintiff said held personal significance. She was also aware, according to the filing, that Simmons frequently invited women onstage during performances.
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Jane alleges that on April 26, during the Tequila and Taco Festival, Simmons pulled her onstage without warning and encouraged her to dance. After the show, the rapper’s manager allegedly approached her with an invitation to an after-party at Simmons’ hotel suite. The plaintiff states she accepted because she believed the gathering would include her cousin and the rapper’s wife.
The complaint says Jane and her cousin arrived at the Westin Gaslamp Quarter around 3 a.m., where Simmons’ manager escorted them to the penthouse. Jane claims she declined an offer of drugs. The situation allegedly changed after her cousin left the suite to retrieve a jacket from their vehicle.
The lawsuit contends that Simmons then approached the plaintiff, groped her, attempted to force her legs apart, grabbed her neck, and kissed her. Jane asserts she was unable to respond due to shock. The filing further states that Simmons’ wife briefly entered the room before being instructed by the rapper to leave.
According to the complaint, Simmons resumed the assault until his manager knocked on the door, enabling the plaintiff to exit the room. Jane later reunited with her cousin in the lobby.
The suit alleges that members of Simmons’ team were aware of his conduct and failed to intervene, facilitating the assault.
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