In a lawsuit that only adds to Ye’s mounting legal troubles, former project manager Murphy Aficionado has accused the rapper of bizarre and offensive workplace behaviour.
Story Summary:
- Ye (formerly Kanye West) faces a lawsuit from former employee Murphy Aficionado, who claims he endured racist remarks, antisemitic conspiracies, and unpaid labour.
- Aficionado alleges he was subjected to bizarre treatment, including waiting while Ye loudly had sex nearby and hearing offensive theories about the Kardashians.
- Ye’s legal troubles mount, with multiple lawsuits from ex-staff alleging harassment, discrimination, and wrongful termination.
Former employee sues Ye: Here’s why
Aficionado, who reportedly worked for Ye from October 2022 to July 2023, claims he faced disturbing incidents, including racist outbursts and antisemitic conspiracy theories, unpaid wages, and unexpected delays involving Ye’s personal life.
According to the lawsuit, Aficionado was allegedly left waiting on multiple occasions while Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, engaged in loud sexual encounters in a nearby room.
Furthermore, Aficionado claims he endured racist lectures and antisemitic rants aimed at Kim Kardashian and her family.
In the lawsuit, Aficionado recounts Ye’s repeated claims that “the Jews are out to get me” and that “Kim has Jewish masters,” which Ye claimed were controlling his former wife and children.
Aficionado’s allegations go beyond personal grievances, pointing to a deeper culture of unsettling practices at Ye’s companies.
He alleges that he wasn’t paid for the first five months of his employment, a period during which he oversaw multiple construction projects for Ye.
Aficionado’s employment ended abruptly in July 2023 when Ye reportedly informed him that Donda Academy, Ye’s educational initiative named after his late mother, was closing.
This lawsuit follows a troubling trend for Ye, as former employees continue to step forward with claims of discrimination, harassment, and offensive treatment.
Attorney Shegerian, representing several of Ye’s accusers, has stressed the gravity of the allegations across multiple cases, casting a light on the disturbing consistency of the claims.
In Aficionado’s case, the accusations of antisemitism and disturbing behaviour echo those in other lawsuits.
While Ye’s legal team has attempted to distance itself from these cases, tensions within his defence team have surfaced.
This hearing is scheduled for next week, as Ye continues to face a wave of legal issues related to his behaviour and treatment of employees.
