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Kanye West Sues Former Employee: Malibu Mansion Dispute & Lien Details

January 10, 2026 12:44 am

Kanye West Sues Former Employee: Malibu Mansion Dispute & Lien Details

Kanye West, now publicly known as Ye, is currently embroiled in a legal dispute, alleging that his former project manager and legal representation improperly⁤ filed a $1.8 million lien against his former Malibu residence.

The lawsuit, ‌submitted ⁤in‍ Los Angeles Superior Court‍ on Thursday, ‌claims that Tony ‌Saxon, who previously oversaw the ‌property project, and the law firm West Coast Trial lawyers, “wrongfully” imposed an “invalid” ‍lien while⁢ together initiating a ‍public relations ⁤effort intended to pressure Ye and impede potential ⁤transactions, all to secure payment‍ for contested claims already under judicial review.

Representatives for Saxon have not yet issued a statement regarding the allegations.

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