FKA Twigs and Shia LaBeouf are putting their legal battle to rest.
Mathew Rosengart, a lawyer for the 38-year-old singer, born Tahliah Barnett, filed a notice of settlement and request for the dismissal of her lawsuit against her ex in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday, Oct. 5, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY.
Barnett sued LaBeouf, 40, in March, accusing him of trying to silence her with an "unlawful non-disclosure agreement" after she accused him of sexual battery and assault. The "Transformers" star has now agreed that the NDA's terms "are terminated and void," the latest filing said.
"This represents an important victory for the principle that women who speak out about sexual abuse should not be silenced by NDAs that contravene
California law," Rosengart wrote in the filing. "FKA Twigs is proud to be able to continue speaking about her experience and advocating for other women, including those who may lack the resources to speak out and defend themselves," he added.
LaBeouf's attorney Shawn Holley addressed the settlement in a statement to USA TODAY: "Shia wishes Twigs nothing but the best in her life and career and, to that end, has agreed to end their long-standing dispute. Twigs has spoken about this matter for years and there is now nothing to prevent her from continuing to do so."
Shia LaBeouf and FKA Twigs' legal battle, explained
In 2020, the British musician sued LaBeouf for sexual battery, assault and infliction of emotional distress, accusing him of repeated abuse throughout their year-long relationship. In the complaint, she alleged, "Shia LaBeouf hurts women" and "uses them. He abuses them, both physically and mentally. He is dangerous."
The litigation ended in July 2025 with a settlement, which required Barnett to sign the NDA. Three months later, she addressed the case in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
"I wouldn't say I feel safe," she told the outlet when asked about LaBeouf. "I feel really passionate about being involved with organizations such as Sistah Space and No More, to help survivors in any way that I can. I think it's less about me at this point and more about looking forward. Just, you know, moving on with my life."
In December 2025, LaBeouf took Barnett to arbitration, arguing her statements violated of the NDA and did not fall under the protection of California's Stand Together Against Non-Disclosure Act because it applies to claims of "sexual assault," not "sexual battery."
According to California Women's Law Center, the act "bans confidentiality provisions in settlement agreements in cases of sex discrimination, sexual harassment and sexual assault." Rosengart argued at the time that "in matters of both common sense and law, the STAND Act covers both."
In the Oct. 5 filing, Rosengart reiterated that notion, and revealed part of the new settlement includes the dismissal of LaBeouf's arbitration.
"Ms. Barnett is now free to discuss her own experience and to speak about and support the charitable and other causes of her choosing without fear of reprisal," Rosengart's Oct. 5 notice read.
Contributing: Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: FKA Twigs and Shia LaBeouf settle lawsuit, agree to terminate NDA
