Amber Rose Says 21 Women Told Her That Ian Connor Raped Them

While Kanye West has stayed silent on the rape allegations against stylist Ian Connor, Amber Rose is speaking up. In wide-ranging interview with The Daily Beast published Thursday, Rose said 21 women have come to her to say they were raped by Connor.

In recent months, seven women have formally come forward with rape allegations against Connor, but Rose says that the number of accusers is much higher. Asked about the misogyny that plagues much of the hip-hop world and specifically about allegations of rape and sexual assault against Connor, Rose told The Daily Beast:

Accusations against Connor began when Emory University student Malika Anderson wrote a blog post alleging Connor had raped her in 2014. Six other women made similar claims subsequently.

Rose also addressed her former relationship with Kanye West in light of the rapper's recent and highly controversial video for his song "Famous." Along with other celebrities including Taylor Swift, who is a friend of Rose, Rose's nude likeness appeared in the video. Rose discussed the double standard applied to men and women when they become famous:

A representative for Amber Rose did not immediately reply to Complex's request for comment.