Los Angeles, California – A new lawsuit filed against Kanye West accuses the rapper of creating a hostile work environment for employees working on his music promotion app, YZY. The lawsuit also alleges that West’s wife, Bianca Censori, sent out pornographic material to staff, some of whom were minors, as reported in documents obtained from a U.S. District Court in a TMZ report.
The suit names West and his former chief of staff, Milo Yiannopoulos, as defendants. Allegations include claims of forced labor, cruel treatment, and failure to pay adult and minor employees while working long hours. Yiannopoulos reportedly referred to the employees as “new slaves,” and Censori allegedly sent a link to hardcore porn to a staff member following the announcement of Yeezy Porn’s launch earlier this year.
According to the lawsuit, some employees as young as 14 accessed the link, raising concerns about exposure to inappropriate material. The documents claim that there were no safeguards in place to protect underage workers from being involved in Yeezy Porn or encountering explicit content during their work.
Yiannopoulos has dismissed the lawsuit as a “joke” and criticized the allegations of racism as unfounded. West has faced legal troubles before, being previously sued by his former assistant for sexual harassment and wrongful termination. The employees in the latest lawsuit are seeking compensation for unpaid wages, legal fees, and emotional distress damages.
These new accusations come amidst a challenging time for West, who has faced backlash for his behavior at work. The lawsuit sheds light on the alleged mistreatment of employees and raises questions about accountability in the entertainment industry. The legal proceedings are expected to unfold as more details emerge regarding the allegations against West and his associates.