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Kanye West Faces $1m Lawsuit Over Malibu Mansion Renovation

Gossip • 6d ago
Kanye West Faces $1m Lawsuit Over Malibu Mansion Renovation
**Yeezy vs. His Worker: A Billionaire's Bill to Pay** Imagine working for a month without pay, while being asked to live in cramped quarters and face life-threatening conditions on the job. For Tony Saxon, a former employee of music mogul Kanye West, this is his unfortunate reality. Saxon is suing his former boss for over N350 million (approximately $1 million) in unpaid wages and damages. The drama unfolded when Kanye West, now known as Ye, purchased a beachfront property in Malibu, California, in 2021. Saxon was hired as project manager for the massive renovation project. However, things took a turn for the worse when Saxon alleged that he was subjected to harsh working conditions, disability discrimination, and unpaid wages. He claimed he was supposed to receive $20,000 per week but never got a payment. The court documents reveal that Saxon was not only responsible for overseeing the renovation project but also served as a full-time security guard and live-in caretaker. He alleged that he was forced to sleep in makeshift conditions on the property and that his complaints about safety concerns were ignored. The renovation plans, according to Saxon, included building a bunker in the basement and removing basic amenities like electricity, plumbing, windows, and stairs. Saxon further claimed that he suffered a severe back injury in November 2021 and requested time off to recover, but was pressured to continue working. Eventually, he was terminated for refusing to comply with what he described as dangerous instructions. Saxon is seeking compensation for medical expenses, emotional distress, and lost earnings, amounting to over N350 million. As the case unfolds, the spotlight is on Ye and his handling of the renovation project. Will he be held accountable for his actions, or will he find a way to wriggle out of the lawsuit? Only time will tell.
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