A recent lawsuit has brought to light a scandal involving Bianca Censori, the wife of renowned rapper Kanye West. The legal documents obtained by TMZ reveal disturbing allegations of Censori sharing links to explicit sexual content with Yeezy staffers. This revelation comes in the wake of West's announcement regarding the launch of his adult film venture, "Yeezy Porn," earlier this year.
While Censori, aged 29, is not directly implicated in the lawsuit, Kanye West, 47, and his former chief of staff, Milo Yiannopoulos, 39, find themselves at the center of the legal storm. The lawsuit accuses them of failing to compensate employees adequately for their extensive work hours dedicated to developing a porn app by May 1.
The lawsuit paints a grim picture of the work environment within West's team, alleging instances of forced labor, cruel treatment, and racial insensitivity. Employees claim they were subjected to derogatory remarks and referred to as "new slaves" during the creation of the porn app and a streaming service, YZYVSN, designed to rival major music platforms like Apple Music and Spotify.
West and Yiannopoulos reportedly enlisted a group of international Black developers, some as young as 14, to assist in building the apps. Communication primarily occurred online through platforms like Slack and Zoom, with employees expected to work grueling hours to meet project deadlines.
The lawsuit further alleges that Yiannopoulos promised a $120,000 payment upon app completion, contingent on employees' compliance with demanding work conditions and non-disclosure agreements. Minors were purportedly coerced into signing "volunteer" agreements, raising ethical concerns about their involvement.
Employees claim that white managers within the team frequently used derogatory language based on age, gender, race, and sexual orientation. Yiannopoulos, in particular, is accused of sending racially insensitive emojis and making disparaging remarks towards Black employees.
In addition to seeking unpaid wages and overtime compensation, the employees are pursuing damages for emotional distress caused by the alleged mistreatment. Representatives for West and Yiannopoulos have yet to respond to these serious allegations.
In a surprising turn of events, Yiannopoulos resigned from Yeezy in May due to concerns over West's foray into the adult entertainment industry. Expressing apprehension about the new business direction, Yiannopoulos cited personal reasons related to his health and past struggles.
The unfolding legal battle sheds light on the complexities of workplace dynamics and ethical considerations in the entertainment industry. As the case progresses, it raises important questions about labor practices, employee rights, and the responsibilities of high-profile figures like Kanye West.
