Kanye West will be required to answer questions under oath in connection with a lawsuit tied to his Donda Academy private school. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, a Los Angeles judge has ruled that West must sit for a deposition within the next 30 days.
The lawsuit was originally filed in April 2024 by Trevor Phillips, who says he worked at Donda Academy and was subjected to discrimination, harassment, and a hostile work environment. In his complaint, Phillips alleges West made antisemitic statements, threatened LGBTQ+ groups, and berated Black staff while treating white employees differently. He also claims West repeatedly directed hostility toward him in particular.
Phillips’ legal team has reportedly struggled to get West to appear for questioning, leading to the latest ruling. When reached by TMZ, West’s attorney Eduardo Martorell declined to comment on the case.
This lawsuit adds to a growing list of legal battles surrounding the rapper. West is also facing a separate case from former assistant Lauren Pisciotta, who has accused him of sexual assault and other misconduct. In a July amendment to her lawsuit, she claimed West retaliated against her by orchestrating a swatting campaign. West has denied those allegations.
As for the Donda Academy lawsuit, the court’s order ensures West will soon have to provide testimony — a step that could shape the direction of the case in the months ahead.