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A Guide to the Many Lawsuits Against Ye


He’s been at the center of at least 13 major lawsuits in just two years.

While erratic behavior and a litany of legal complaints are nothing new for the rapper, his recent batch of lawsuits comes amid backlash over the public antisemitic and anti-Black comments West made in October 2022, forcing the fashion world to largely abandon the artist, his brand partnerships to crumble, and his overall stock to plummet. Phantom Labs, a production and design firm, alleged it only received partial payments, or sometimes none at all, for its work on Sunday Services, the Free Larry Hoover Concert, the Donda 2 livestream event, Coachella, warehouse fees, and other projects from June 2021 to April 2022. “In the face of this rejection, Defendants arrogantly and unilaterally decided they would simply steal ‘I Feel Love’ and use it without permission.” The estate sought to recover damages, attorneys fees, and any profits earned by the unauthorized “blatant rip-off” of the song.

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