Kanye West Ordered to Testify in Donda Academy Lawsuit

Kanye West has been ordered by a Los Angeles judge to appear in person for a deposition within 30 days in connection with a lawsuit filed by Trevor Phillips, a former employee of West's now-closed Donda Academy. The lawsuit alleges that West created a hostile and discriminatory work environment, including making antisemitic remarks, threatening the LGBTQ+ community, and berating Black employees like Phillips. Phillips also accuses West of inappropriate behavior, misusing school funds, and fostering unsafe working conditions at the academy. Despite multiple attempts by Phillips' legal team to secure West's participation, he has repeatedly avoided the deposition, prompting the court's strict deadline. The testimony is expected to significantly impact the legal case and public perception of West's conduct both at Donda Academy and beyond. West's attorney declined to comment on the court order, and the deposition's exact date remains unclear.