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Kanye West Faces $23 Million Lawsuit Over Alleged Workplace Discrimination

Benjamin Provo says he was fired for refusing to cut his dreadlocks and is seeking about $23 million in damages, court documents show.

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Kanye West faces a major legal fight tied to his former school, Donda Academy. Benjamin Provo, who previously worked at the facility, alleges that he was discriminated against based on his appearance. He is now seeking millions in damages from West and the academy. The case focuses on the claims surrounding his dreadlocks and refusal […]

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Kanye West (49) is confronted with a million-dollar claim by his former employee Benjamin Provo. According to current court records, the TMZ is available, Benjamin demands damages from the rapper and his Donda Academy for up to 23 million dollars. Benjamin accuses Ye of having discriminated against him in 2022 because of his Dreadlocks. In the end, he was dismissed because he refused to cut off his hair. The musician himself sees the matter in a…

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Mandatory broke the news on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
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