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Kanye Lawsuit

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Former employee Trevor Phillips sued Kanye West and Donda Academy, alleging discrimination, threats to shave students' heads, and lock them in cages. The lawsuit also accuses West of Hitler-praising and racist behavior, sparking widespread discussion and controversy.

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Kanye West is facing a lawsuit from a former employee of Donda Academy, Trevor Phillips, who alleges various disturbing incidents at the school. Phillips claims that West wanted to segregate students based on their skin color and called Hitler a genius. West is accused of wanting to shave the students' heads and lock them in cages, with the lawsuit also mentioning instances of anti-Semitism and racism. The lawsuit highlights a hostile work environment at the academy and inappropriate behavior from West, including wanting to jail students. Phillips alleges that West's actions were witnessed by his own daughter and that the rapper exhibited threatening behavior towards the staff. The lawsuit portrays a troubling image of West's management practices at Donda Academy, indicating significant misconduct and mistreatment of both students and employees. Numerous media sources have reported on the lawsuit, emphasizing the serious allegations of racism, anti-Semitism, and abusive conduct attributed to Kanye West at Donda Academy [1-16].

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Virality Score 5.4
Change in Rank -3
Thread Age 115 days
Number of Articles 22

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Ye, formerly Kanye West, accused of 'spreading antisemitism' at Donda Academy in new lawsuit

USA Today - 116 days ago - Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is being sued by a former Donda Academy employee for "spreading antisemitism" and other school-related allegations.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/2024/04/02/donda-academy-lawsuit-kanye-west-employee/73182443007/

Kanye West Sued by Ex-Donda Academy Staffer Who Says Rapper Threatened to Lock Students in Cages

Billboard - 116 days ago - Kanye West lawsuit: An ex-Donda Academy employee sued for discrimination and claimed the rapper threatened to lock students in cages.

https://www.billboard.com/pro/kanye-west-lawsuit-donda-academy-employee-sues-discrimination/

Ye Praised Hitler and Spoke of ‘Going for the Gays,’ Lawsuit Claims

NY Times - 116 days ago - A former employee sued the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, claiming a hostile work environment at Yeezy, his fashion brand, and Donda Academy, his private school.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/02/arts/music/kanye-west-lawsuit-donda.html

Did Kanye West Really Do All of This in Front of His Donda Academy Employees?!

The Root - 116 days ago - In a new lawsuit, one of Ye’s former staffers accuses their former boss of doing some awkward and threatening behavior.

https://www.theroot.com/did-kanye-west-really-do-all-of-this-in-front-of-his-do-1851382579

Kanye West Allegedly Told Donda Academy Students They 'Could Be Locked in Cages,' According to New Lawsuit

People - 116 days ago - Kanye West's former employee Trevor Phillips filed a complaint against the rapper, accusing him of discrimination and harassment.

https://people.com/kanye-west-donda-academy-trevor-phillips-lawsuit-8623811

Kanye West Allegedly Threatened To Shave Donda Academy Students' Heads & Lock Them In 'Jail' Cells?? Lawsuit Details!

Perez Hilton - 116 days ago - Kanye West did WHAT with the kids who chose to attend his still-controversial Donda Academy?! A new lawsuit filed by a former employee of West's

https://perezhilton.com/kanye-west-donda-academy-lawsuit-shaved-heads-kids-in-cages/

Kayne West Sued by Former Yeezy and Donda Academy Employee

The Daily Beast - 116 days ago - He also told students at his embattled Christian private school that he wanted to shave their heads, a former employee claims.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/kayne-west-sued-by-former-yeezy-and-donda-academy-employee

Kanye West Threatened To Lock Up Donda Academy Students: Lawsuit

OK! Magazine - 116 days ago - Kanye West's former employee Trevor Phillips accused the disgraced rapper of 'severe discrimination, harassment, and retaliation' in a shocking new lawsuit.

https://okmagazine.com/p/kanye-west-threatened-shave-donda-academy-students-heads-lawsuit/

Ye Accused of Telling Donda Academy Students 'They Could Be Locked in Cages' in New Lawsuit

Complex - 116 days ago - The new lawsuit is far from the first to center on allegations related to Donda Academy, a private facility in California.

https://www.complex.com/music/a/tracewilliamcowen/ye-donda-academy-cages-allegation-lawsuit

Ye Reportedly Sued By Former Employee Who Alleges He Wanted To Put A Jail In Donda Academy

The Shade Room - 116 days ago - Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is reportedly being sued by a former employee of who alleges he wanted to put a jail in Donda Academy.

https://theshaderoom.com/ye-former-employee-trevor-phillips-alleges-wanted-jail-donda-academy/

Kanye West Accused Of Hitler Praising And Racist Behavior In New Lawsuit By Former Donda Academy Employee

Forbes - 116 days ago - A lawsuit filed in Los Angeles on Tuesday accuses Kanye West of mistreating Black employees, speaking highly of Hitler and pushing to lock Donda Academy students in cages.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2024/04/02/kanye-west-accused-of-hitler-praising-and-racist-behavior-in-new-lawsuit-by-former-donda-academy-employee/

Kanye West allegedly threatened to shave Donda Academy students' heads, lock them in cages: lawsuit

Page Six - 116 days ago - Trevor Phillips alleged in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the Yeezy designer spewed antisemitic rhetoric and threatened young students.

https://pagesix.com/2024/04/02/celebrity-news/kanye-west-allegedly-threatened-to-shave-donda-academy-students-heads-lawsuit/

Ex-Employee Sues Kanye West, Claims He Wanted Jail at Donda Academy

TMZ - 116 days ago - Kanye West is being taken to court by a former employee who's claiming Ye openly had some bizarre plans for kids attending his Donda academy ... and openly espoused antisemitic rhetoric at the school.

https://www.tmz.com/2024/04/02/kanye-west-sued-former-employee-antisemitism-jailed-shaved-heads-donda-academy/

Kanye West Sued: Accused of Targeting Black Employees at Donda Academy

Radar Online - 116 days ago - Kanye West is accused of berating Black employees at Donda, gushing over Hitler, and trash-talking the Jewish community during private meetings.

https://radaronline.com/p/kanye-west-sued-black-employees-donda-rants-about-jews/

Kanye West Wanted to ‘Cage’ Donda Students and Threatened to Punch Staffer: Lawsuit

Rolling Stone - 116 days ago - Trevor Phillips filed suit against the rapper, who now goes by Ye, on Tuesday in Los Angeles, joining a number of former employees who are suing the 46-year-...

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kanye-west-lawsuit-donda-school-1234997814/

Kanye West sued by former Donda Academy employee claiming workplace abuses

Los Angeles Times - 116 days ago - Trevor Phillips, a former employee of Yeezy and Donda Academy, sued West in Los Angeles court on Tuesday.

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-04-02/kanye-west-sued-by-former-donda-academy-employee-claiming-workplace-abuses