A lawsuit has been filed against Kanye West, alleging that he terminated a security guard employed at his lavish Malibu mansion, valued at a staggering $57 million, after the guard raised concerns about the house’s living conditions. The Grammy winner, 46, acquired the property in September 2021 and subsequently gutted the entire structure, undertaking major refurbishments.
Kanye West Is Embroiled In New Lawsuit After Allegedly Firing A Security Guard, Illegally
The rapper allegedly told Saxton to bring large generators into his home. However, Saxton is said to have "expressed concerns about the extreme danger of such actions." The Yeezy designer reportedly then told Saxton he would be "considered an enemy if he did not comply" and eventually told his employee to "get the hell out."
Ye (who has been vacationing in Italy with his wife Bianca Censori, 28 this month) found himself embroiled in the lawsuit due to reported poor conditions and mistreatment of his workers. Tony Saxon filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court on September 13th, accusing the "Heartless" hitmaker of firing his former project manager for refusing to comply with Ye's demands to strip the home of its windows and electricity. The lawsuit was obtained by The U.S. Sun.
The lawsuit additionally mentioned: "When Plaintiff refused to engage in unlawful conduct or to engage in activity that would further cause him physical injury, Mr. Ye responded: 'If you don’t do what I say, you’re not going to work for me, I’m not gonna be your friend anymore and you’ll just see me on TV.'" Saxton also apparently said he didn't watch television.
On November 5, 2021, Saxton was dismissed by the Donda musician for failing to comply with his requests. For two months, Saxton held the dual roles of security guard and property caretaker under Ye's employment.
In Saxton's lawsuit, he also claimed that the Jesus Is King songwriter had pledged to compensate him with a weekly salary of $20,000, but has yet to fulfill his commitment.
Additionally, Saxton alleged that he worked for 16 hours every day and had to sleep on the floor while renovating Ye's home. Saxton accused the "Flashing Lights" artist of violating multiple labor codes, withholding wages, and terminating his employment wrongfully in retaliation.
