Kanye West To Face Deposition In Donda Academy Lawsuit

Kanye West has been ordered to take a seat for a deposition in a surprising lawsuit concerning his notorious personal college, Donda Academy. In court docket paperwork obtained by TMZ, a decide in Los Angeles dominated that the controversial rapper could have 30 days to point out up and reply questions concerning the case in particular person.

It was initially filed in April 2024 by a person by the title of Trevor Phillips, who claimed he labored for West on the college and was allegedly subjected to discrimination, harassment, a hostile work setting, and extra. In his preliminary submitting, he wrote that West “spew forth hate, profess antisemitic tropes and lies, threaten the LGBTQ+ group, and even on one event, virtually sexually stimulate himself.” He additionally referenced West’s numerous controversial and offensive antics on social media.

“Even when class was in session, Kanye would scream and berate black staff, whereas by no means at the same time as a lot elevating his tone on the white workers,” he additional alleged. “Typically, Kanye focused Phillips – a black man – not simply with this disparate and harassing conduct, however full and utter disdain.”

The most recent submitting notes that Phillips has made quite a few unsuccessful makes an attempt at getting West to point out up for a deposition. When reached by TMZ, West’s lawyer, Eduardo Martorell, declined to remark. It is unclear precisely when West will present up for his deposition.

The lawsuit from Trevor Phillips is much from the one one Kanye West has been coping with in recent times. His former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, can be taking authorized motion in opposition to him with allegations of sexual assault and different misconduct. In an modification to her case from July, she additionally claimed he orchestrated a swatting marketing campaign in opposition to her in retaliation for her claims. West has already denied these allegations.