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Kanye West Settles Class Action Yeezy Lawsuit Over Employees Alleging Unfair Wages

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Over the past few years, Kanye West received various lawsuits about Yeezy, with some being specifically about how he allegedly compensated employees of his brand. While they resulted in a variety of different outcomes, we have a new update on a long-running class action suit over allegedly unpaid wages. Moreover, according to Baller Alert, Ye and Yeezy settled for $625,000 with former employees. According to purported court documents reportedly obtained by In Touch, these funds will contribute to the former workers that this lawsuit represents, their legal fees, and a reserved slice of the pie should any other future accusations or legal claims emerge.

For those unaware, Taliah Leslie and Shelby Grochowski filed this lawsuit in 2021. In fact, reports had emerged last year that Leslie and Kanye West reached a settlement in a lawsuit, so it seems like this refers more to the class action involvement of more employees. The basic claims involve allegations of labor code violations, lack of overtime wages and meal breaks, lack of off-the-clock work compensation, and required travel to Paris, Wyoming, and more without proper reimbursement or payment.

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Kanye West Settles Lawsuit From Former Yeezy Employees

The plaintiffs in this class action lawsuit against Kanye West, who faces other serious allegations such as sexual assault, reportedly joined the Yeezy team in 2019. Taliah Leslie was an assistant designer and Shelby Grochowski was an assistant pattern-maker. “Defendant [failed] to compensate all overtime hours worked when Plaintiff and Aggrieved Employees worked over eight hours in one day or forty hours in one week,” the lawsuit alleged, also claiming that employees “worked in excess of five (5) and/or ten (10) hours a day without being provided at least half-hour meal periods.” Per the suit, the Chicago artist’s personal views impacted these workplace conditions, such as a ban on eating inside the offices.

While Kanye West and Yeezy did reportedly settle for $625K here, they “deny any liability or wrongdoing” according to reported court documents. Specifically, they alleged that they acted in full compliance with the California Labor Code and other provisions. Ye’s wife Bianca Censori reportedly signed the agreement on behalf of her husband and the company. This is far from the only legal obstacle in his path, although it seems like this instance came to a close.

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Kanye West & Donna Summer Estate Finalizing Settlement Over Unauthorized Sample

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Kanye West’s VULTURES 1 caused controversy for a myriad of reasons, not least of which was a conflict with a music legend over allegedly unauthorized work. However, it seems like there’s a way out, although we still have to see whether this gets solid confirmation in the near future. Moreover, he and Donna Summer’s estate are reportedly finalizing a settlement over a copyright infringement lawsuit against Ye. The estate claims that he sampled the classic “I Feel Love” without their permission on the track “GOOD (DON’T DIE)” on his Ty Dolla $ign collab album. They filed the legal action on February 27, a little over two weeks after the LP dropped, and it alleged that Ye either re-recorded the song, used A.I. vocals, or isolated the original vocals. Either way, it would constitute copyright violation according to the suit.

“Kanye West asked permission to use Donna Summer’s song ‘I Feel Love,’ he was denied,” a representative for Summer’s estate stated. “He changed the words, had someone re-sing it or used A.I., but it’s ‘I Feel Love’… copyright infringement.” Both parties agreed to pursue an amicable resolution together, and according to alleged sources who reportedly spoke to AllHipHop, they had a global settlement by Monday (May 13). This followed negotiations in April and this month. However, one particular challenge was apparently finding Ty Dolla $ign in order to serve him with legal documents.

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Kanye West Attends Paris Fashion Week 2022

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PARIS, FRANCE – OCTOBER 02: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY – For Non-Editorial use please seek approval from Fashion House) Kanye West attends the Givenchy Womenswear Spring/Summer 2023 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on October 02, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

Regardless, all parties have reportedly agreed in principle, and expect to execute a final written settlement in the very near future. Still, there are no public details about Kanye West and Donna Summer’s estate’s agreement at press time, whether monetary reimbursement or other considerations. Apparently, the plan is for the estate to file a stipulation to dismiss the lawsuit once everyone’s signed onto the settlement. As such, this whole debacle, which was among the most contentious parts of the VULTURES series’ rollout -– and that’s saying something -– seems like it’ll wrap up soon.

Meanwhile, representatives for both Kanye West and the Donna Summer estate reportedly declined further comments on the matter. With more albums supposedly on the way from Ye and Ty, who knows what sample-based case could prop up next? They are notorious for taking big risks these days, which can sometimes result in some amazing moments. We’ll see if we actually get that sequel or if this lawsuit settlement is one of the final remnants of the VULTURES era.

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50 Cent Shows No Mercy To Diddy Amid Cassie Allegations

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A lot of people aren’t letting Diddy’s lawsuit settlement with Cassie make the claims of sexual assault and physical abuse against him go away easily. The leader of that pack is 50 Cent, whose relentless trolls of him have been commonplace for a long time now. Moreover, he recently posted a meme of the Bad Boy mogul pictured alongside Cassie on Instagram that read: “If I text you this, it means I want my money by tomorrow.” In Fif’s caption of the post itself, published on Monday (November 20), he wrote “I’m not waiting until Monday,” suggesting that he won’t be like Sean Combs and take care of this situation immediately.

Furthermore, this isn’t the first time that he’s taken aim at Diddy for these accusations of abhorrent acts. A few days prior to this social media activity, the G-Unit MC and business titan had some more elaborate thoughts to share on the subject. He didn’t go through everything, but said enough to get his point across. “LOL,” 50 Cent’s IG message began. “He paid that money real quick, should have done that before the sharks saw the blood in the water. And here they come in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 every woman he ever put his hand on.”

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50 Cent’s Latest Troll Against Diddy On Instagram

 
 
 
 
 
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Meanwhile, many other stories about Diddy surfaced in the wake of this lawsuit, although most of them brought no proof. Still, it does speak to how much of a reputation he built in the industry, both for good and terrible reasons, supposedly. It’s also been wild to see celebrities give wildly different takes and interpretations on this incident. Most recently, Adam22 had a pretty bizarre reaction to the whole thing, according to DJ Akademiks, that related to his own sexual infamy.

Regardless of all of that, the Queens native almost dealt with some legal trouble of his own as of late, though what he stood accused of was nowhere near as harrowing. He dodged charges in his microphone-throwing case, at least if nothing changes for the rest of the year for which the case will be open. One rises, another falls, but the balance keeps weighing differently every day. For more news and the latest updates on Diddy and 50 Cent, stick around on HNHH.

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50 Cent’s Branson Cognac Finally Reaches Settlement In Remy Martin Lawsuit: Report

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50 Cent and Remy Martin’s feud has finally come to an end. The famed alcohol brand filed a lawsuit against 50 Cent’s cognac brand Branson in 2021 over the design of its bottle. Apparently, Remy Martin felt as though the 50 Cent-branded cognac stole the design of their bottle from them. The jewel-shaped glass bottle became a point of contention, leading the two brands to duke it out in court. However, per Billboard, they’ve finally put their issues behind them.

On June 1st, 50 Cent’s company and Remy Martin reached an agreement. However, both parties asked the court to keep the details of their settlement under seal. Reps for Remy Martin said that they were happy they were able to resolve the trademark dispute. Although Branson cognac might be direct competition to Remy Martin, the legendary brand said that they have respect for 50 Cent’s efforts in the alcohol market. Surprisingly, 50 Cent hasn’t chimed in on the matter publicly. 

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50 Cent & Remy Martin Come To An Agreement 

50 Cent and Dababy at Branson cognac event.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 05: DaBaby and 50 Cent attend 50 Cent Kings Cru Branson Dinner at Brooklyn Chop House on June 05, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images)

The issues between Fif and Remy Martin began in 2021 when the alcohol brand filed a suit against Fif’s Sire Spirits. They claimed that the design of Branson Cognac, which shares similarities to Remy Martin, could cause confusion in the market, especially since the distinct design has been associated with their brand. “Defendants have willfully and blatantly designed their bottle to unfairly capitalize on the goodwill and reputation that Plaintiff’s bottle has achieved and to unabashedly profit from its bad faith infringement,” they said in the suit.

In response, 50 Cent and his attorneys attempted to convince the judge to dismiss the case. They accused Remy Martin of trying to monopolize the market and “eliminate” competition. “This is a naked effort to use meritless litigation to financially destroy a competitor,” the attorneys for Sire Spirits wrote. “Remy Martin must be stopped and the claims against Sire Spirits should not be allowed to survive.” Despite the pleas, U.S. District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein denied the attempt to dismiss the case, claiming, “this is not a case in which the claimed and accused designs are so plainly dissimilar that it is implausible that an ordinary observer would confuse them.”

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Vanessa Bryant Settles $28.9 Million Lawsuit Over Kobe’s Crash Site Photos

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After seeking damages from Los Angeles County over photos released regarding the helicopter crash site, Vanessa Bryant has finally settled her remaining claims of nearly $30 million. Last summer, Bryant, who lost both her husband Kobe and daughter Gianna to the tragic 2020 crash, sued the county after its sheriff and fire departments shared photos corresponding to the aftermath of the accident. As reported by ESPN, her lawsuit read, “[Mrs. Bryant] lives in fear that she or her children will one day confront horrific images of their loved ones online.”

When the photos initially leaked, the businesswoman and model expressed her distress. “I felt like I wanted to run down the block and scream. I can’t escape my body,” she described in court. Bryant recounted having trust in the authorities and added “I don’t ever want to see my babies in that way. Nobody should ever have to see their family in that way.” Bryant fought alongside co-plaintiff Chris Chester, who also lost his wife and daughter to the crash. Chester settled his lawsuit last year, which resulted in millions of dollars. Also in 2022, both plaintiffs won $15 million in federal court, which Bryant pledged to donate to the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation.

Bryant Awarded Damages From Los Angeles County

Vanessa and Kobe Bryant in 2013. (Photo by Donato Sardella/Getty Images for EIF)

According to USA Today, both plaintiffs were able to fight in court as the federal case did not involve California state law claims. Bryant’s attorney Luis Li noted how he hoped the win would prevent similar mishappenings to occur in the future. In a statement, he further reflected on their victory: “Today marks the successful culmination of Mrs. Bryant’s courageous battle to hold accountable those who engaged in this grotesque conduct. She fought for her husband, her daughter, and all those in the community whose deceased family were treated with similar disrespect. We hope her victory at trial and this settlement will put an end to this practice.”

Although the settlement is still awaiting the court’s approval, Bryant is finally done with pursuing lawsuits on the matter. The former NBA star’s legacy lives on, as he still continues to receive tributes from fans and previous teammates. For more news on hip-hop, sports, and pop culture, be sure to visit HNHH.

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Future Settles Lawsuit Over “High Off Life” Album Title

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2022 turned out to be yet another wildly successful year for Future. Although he’s more than a decade into his career as a rapper, he continues to dominate the charts and be one of the most popular emcees in the game.

His latest album, last year’s I NEVER LIKED YOU, is no exception. It officially went gold only a few weeks after its release. However, he was also dealing with some legal troubles behind the scenes.

Future performs during day 1 of Wireless Festival 2021 at Crystal Palace on September 10, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Burak Cingi/Redferns)

Over the course of the past year, the Atlanta native has been in litigation for a trademark lawsuit. High Off Life, LLC claims that the 39-year-old stole their company’s name for his 2020 album. The hip-hop production company was founded in 2004, 16 years prior to the release. High Off Life contains the smash hit, “Life Is Good” and the Travis Scott featuring “Solitaires.”

The “PUFFIN ON ZOOTIEZ” rapper and his legal team originally requested that the judge dismiss the case. They say it infringes on his First Amendment rights. However, the trial evidently went through anyways.

The lawsuit has now been settled, as reports from Bloomberg Law indicate that the production company and the Atlanta native have “reached a mutually agreeable resolution.”

They will not be disclosing the exact terms of the settlement. However, a court filing says that both parties will pay their own respective attorney’s fees.

Of course, High Off Life wasn’t the only album that Future released in 2020. He followed it up with Pluto x Baby Pluto, a full-length joint album with Lil Uzi Vert. Backed by the highly successful “Drankin N Smokin,” the project showcases the duo’s chemistry.

What are your thoughts on the settlement? Comment down below. Finally, be sure to stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest updates in music and pop culture.

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