Kanye West Ordered to Pay $140K to Ex-Worker

0:00This is entertainment and celebrity news today, every story, every day. A Los Angeles jury has ordered Kanye West, now known as YA Way, to pay $140,000 to a former worker on his Malibu mansion. The 48-year-old rapper lost the case brought by Tony Saxon, who claimed unpaid wages, a workplace injury, and wrongful firing during a two-week trial. The verdict came down on Tuesday, March 10, and was made public the next day. Saxon worked as project manager, security, and live-in caretaker starting in September 2021 at a rate of $20,000 a week. He said he only got one payment and had to sleep in rough conditions on the bear property, which YAY bought for $57 million before. Cutting it, the mansion later sold for $21 million. Both sides presented clashing evidence in court. Saxon's team pointed to missing pay and overtime, plus back and neck injuries from the job.

1:00YA Way's lawyers countered with bank records, showing $240,000 paid, and argued the injuries were exaggerated without proper. Medical follow-up. Reactions poured in right after the ruling. Saxon's attorneys called it a win for their client, standing up to a celebrity giant, and expect to add attorney fees that could push the total over. $1 million. YA Way's team downplayed the award as just for the injury claim and plans to fight on. Now there's more legal action brewing. YA Way filed a counter-suit in January 2026, over a $1.8 million mechanics lien, Saxon placed on the property. His representatives say this next case will tackle bigger issues from that move. This episode is supported by our sponsor. See details in the description. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen. S-O-L-L-I, solely pillow.com