Pretty Ricky’s Spectacular Smith Sued Over Sexual Assault Allegations

BY Erika Marie
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A woman in Arizona is suing Pretty Ricky member Spectacular Smith, alleging that an Instagram conversation about restaurant recommendations eventually led to a sexual assault at a private residence last year. The civil complaint also accuses Smith of restricting her breathing and recording at least part of the alleged encounter without her consent.

According to TMZ, Alexis Dieng filed the lawsuit in August over an alleged October 2025 encounter in Maricopa County. She claims Smith initially contacted her through Instagram to ask where he should eat, then continued communicating with her and arranged to meet in person. Dieng alleges Smith first gave her one location, then changed the meeting place to a residence she had never visited. She says she arrived alone around 10:30 p.m. the following night.

The lawsuit claims Smith initiated physical contact before having sex with Dieng without her consent. She further alleges he placed his hands around her neck and applied enough pressure to restrict her breathing. Dieng also accuses him of filming some or all of what happened without her knowledge or permission.

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Alexis Dieng Says She Reported The Alleged Assault

Court documents separately reviewed by RadarOnline state that Dieng reported the alleged encounter to Phoenix police and underwent a forensic examination the following day. Her complaint seeks damages from Smith over claims including assault and battery. The allegations have not been proven in court.

“We plan to seek justice for our client,” Dieng’s attorney Benjamin Taylor told TMZ.

No criminal charges connected to Dieng’s allegations have been publicly reported. Smith had not responded publicly to the lawsuit as of publication, and TMZ said its request for comment had not been returned.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming the Co-Head of Original Content. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, and Amy Luciani—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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