Kanye West’s Former Employee Seeks $100K in Legal Fees for Hitler Remarks

## Allegations Against Kanye West

A former Yeezy employee is alleging that Kanye West engaged in a “calculated campaign” of antisemitic and sexual harassment. The former staffer is seeking nearly $100,000 to cover legal expenses incurred while contesting West’s unsuccessful bid to dismiss her lawsuit.

### The Nature of the Allegations

The marketing specialist, who filed her lawsuit as Jane Doe in February, states that her experiences at Yeezy from late 2023 to early 2024 were filled with verbal abuse and discrimination. She claims that West, also known as Ye, sent her troubling texts such as, “Welcome to the first day of working for Hitler,” and “Hail Hitler.” Furthermore, she alleges that she was terminated shortly after reporting these incidents to her supervisor. In a particularly harsh example of his behavior, West allegedly texted her a photo of a naked woman while insisting that she work on his Yeezy Porn project, despite her objections.

### Legal Proceedings

West, now 48, was sued both individually and through his company. In April, he attempted to have the complaint dismissed, arguing that the former employee was trying to curb his constitutionally protected artistic expression. His legal team asserted, “Ye is not merely a creator; he is art,” pointing out that his personal and public personas challenge societal taboos.

### Court Ruling

On June 30, a judge in Los Angeles County rejected West’s motion. Judge Theresa M. Traber criticized the motion as “rife with defects” and described West’s submitted declarations from alleged witnesses as lacking credibility. She categorized the motion as “frivolous” and stated that West would be responsible for covering Jane Doe’s “reasonable” legal costs. The amount she is seeking is $99,720, with a hearing scheduled for September 12 to assess its fairness.

### Ongoing Controversies

As of now, West’s legal representatives have not commented on the requested amount. The rapper has faced numerous lawsuits, totaling over a dozen, since his highly public antisemitic statements almost three years ago.

Jane Doe’s attorney, Carney Shegerian, made a strong statement last February, asserting, “Ye waged a relentless and deliberate campaign of antisemitism and misogyny against my client. His appalling treatment and fixation on Nazism expose his motives.” She concluded by emphasizing that West needs to be held accountable for his actions.

### Recent Developments

In related news, West’s visa to Australia was revoked last month following the release of his controversial single titled “Heil Hitler” in May.

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