Backroom casting refers to the practice of coercing or manipulating aspiring adult performers into engaging in non-consensual or exploitative activities, often in exchange for career advancement or other benefits. This can include everything from pressure to engage in unprotected sex to forced participation in explicit scenes. The term "backroom" implies a clandestine or hidden nature, suggesting that these activities occur outside of the mainstream or legitimate casting process.

The allegations against Kimberly 14 are numerous and disturbing. Many aspiring performers have come forward to describe being coerced or manipulated into participating in explicit scenes or providing compromising footage. Others have accused Kimberly 14 of using threats or intimidation to maintain control over them.