Kanye West Found Liable At Mansion Trial. Jurors Slam His Sleepy Testimony A self-described handyman testified Monday that Kanye West, now known as Ye, frequently visited his $57 million Malibu mansion during its controversial demolition in 2021, giving inconsistent and vague directives to workers and occasionally reprimanding them on the job. Jeromy Holding, 53, provided testimony to support earlier claims from Tony Saxon, a former project manager suing Ye over alleged workplace injuries. Holding described the chaotic process of dismantling the home, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Tadao Ando, as surreal and disorienting. He recalled being nearly fired during his first week on the project. Holding, whose left hand was bandaged after a minor injury, described arriving at the oceanfront site on his second or third day and spotting a woman crossing in front of his van. He waved enthusiastically, assuming she was Bianca Censori, an architectural designer on the project. The woman, however, lowered her sunglasses and walked away without acknowledging him. Later, Ye introduced her as his wife at the time, Kim Kardashian. Holding recounted being reprimanded by Ye for calling her by another woman’s name, with Ye allegedly accusing him of doing so intentionally. Holding said he continued working on the project, sometimes exchanging messages with Ye, and later learned that Ye and Censori married just a month after Ye’s divorce from Kardashian was finalized. Saxon, the plaintiff, testified that Ye hired him as an employee of Yeezy Construction, directed him to demolish parts of the home without permits, and promised to pay him $20,000 weekly to oversee the project and provide security. Saxon claimed he suffered neck and back injuries at the site but felt pressured to keep working to meet deadlines.#kim_kardashian #tony_saxon #kanye_west #jeromy_holding #pritzker_prize
Bianca Censori testifies at Kanye West's Malibu mansion trial Bianca Censori has appeared in a Los Angeles courthouse to face questions about her husband's Malibu mansion. Kanye West's former employee Tony Saxon is seeking $1 million in unpaid wages amid claims the Grammy-winner subjected him to unsafe and hazardous working conditions, disability discrimination, unpaid wages and reimbursements, and wrongful retaliatory termination. West purchased the house for $57 million in 2021 and subsequently gutted it to build what his lawyer called an "off-the-grid" shelter. Censori pushed back on that turn of phrase, stating, "I believe he used that language to refer to aesthetics. This was all concepts. The idea that it changed is not necessarily correct. It was always going to be a residence. That was never changing." In other testimony, Censori confirmed she has power of attorney over her husband, telling the jury, "I can sign things on his behalf." Handyman Jeromy Holding earlier testified that West's plans for the property were constantly shifting, with the worker claiming West wanted all plumbing, wiring, toilets, and access to city utilities removed. Holding described the home's evolving purpose, including plans for it to serve as a private school, a bomb shelter, a monastery, a recording studio, and a playground for his children filled with slides and ramps. West's legal team argued that Saxon was paid $240,000 for less than two months of work and is now attempting to defraud West by claiming he was an employee rather than an independent contractor. Saxon previously told jurors that Censori was working as an architectural consultant on the project in late 2021 while West was still married to Kim Kardashian. West and Censori married in 2022, one month after his divorce from Kardashian was finalized.#kim_kardashian #tony_saxon #kanye_west #bianca_censori #malibu_mansion
Ye Sued for Over $1 Million by Ex-Worker in Home Renovation Case Bianca Censori, the wife of rapper Kanye West, testified in a Los Angeles courtroom on Thursday as he faces a lawsuit from a former employee. The case centers on Tony Saxon, a project manager who worked on the construction of West’s Malibu beach house. Saxon alleges he was hired but only paid once before being fired after seven weeks. He is seeking more than $1 million in damages, citing unpaid wages, hazardous working conditions, and wrongful termination. During her testimony, Censori, who holds degrees in architecture, described her role in the project. She stated she was the lead architect for the $57 million house in 2021 and worked on the project for several weeks before Saxon joined. She explained that her responsibilities included visualizing designs, creating renderings, and developing concepts for West’s vision. She also addressed the evolving nature of the project, noting that West frequently revised plans, including removing plumbing, wiring, and other elements. Saxon claimed that these constant changes led to unsafe working conditions and that he suffered severe injuries as a result. He alleged that his termination was unjustified and that his injuries were exacerbated by the unstable environment. The case is set to continue with Kanye West scheduled to testify in court on Friday. The courtroom proceedings are part of a broader legal battle over labor practices and contractual obligations in high-profile construction projects. The outcome could have implications for how such disputes are resolved in the entertainment and real estate industries. Separate from the legal case, other news stories highlighted in the same publication included weather updates, criminal arrests, and community events.#los_angeles #kanye_west #bianca_censori #tony_saxon #malibu_beach_house
