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Kanye West’s Donda Academy Lawsuits To Continue, Plaintiffs Won’t Back Down

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Kanye West is facing a few lawsuits concerning his handling of Donda Academy, and it looks like they’re not backing down. Moreover, many readers doubted whether these claims of mismanagement and negligence would amount to a full court trial. However, from what new reports from AllHipHop indicate, at least one of these cases isn’t dying down despite his legal team’s pressure. Furthermore, former assistant principal Isaiah Meadow’s lawsuit for breach of contract wants to see the Chicago artist go through a complete court process. For those unaware, the lawsuits deal with Ye’s refusal to address broken glass at the school, unjust firing, and a number of other health and safety concerns.

According to Patch, Kanye West and his team initially tried to convince the court to dismiss the lawsuit altogether. What’s more is that their argument centered around the complain not falling within the statue of limitations, and is thus invalid. Regardless, Meadows’ lawyers maintained that the lawsuit concerns state Labor Code violations and specific breaches of contract. Not only that, but there’s another element to this particular case that could also pose strong legal ramifications.

Read More: Petition To Prevent Kanye West From Relocating Donda Academy To L.A. Receives 12,000 Signatures

Kanye West At Paris Fashion Week

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PARIS, FRANCE – OCTOBER 02: Kanye West aka Ye is seen wearing a Balenciaga boxing mouthguard, outside Givenchy, during Paris Fashion Week – Womenswear Spring/Summer 2023 – Day Seven on October 02, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/GC Images/Getty Images)

This concerns a $60,000 lease for a home in Calabasas, which Meadows claims Kanye West told him to get. Even though the 46-year-old hip-hop icon promised to pay this back, he eventually denied such a reimbursement to Meadows, or so the latter alleges. Both legal teams, though, have a lot of power behind them, as Ronald Zambrano represents Meadows in this lawsuit. He also represents three ex-dancers for Lizzo in their case against the singer, which became a hot topic in pop culture recently.

“We are aware of the response to Mr. Meadows’ lawsuit filed by Ye and his attorneys this week,” Zambrano reportedly stated. “It changes nothing. We stand by our case and the allegations contained in the complaint and are looking forward to taking this to trial.” On that note, keep checking in with HNHH for more news and the latest updates on Kanye West and the Donda Academy situation.

Read More: Former Donda Academy Teacher Says Kids Are Not Getting What They Need

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Fetty Luciano No Longer Charged With Attempted Murder

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Last July, Brooklyn-based rapper Fetty Luciano was arrested for his connection to a triple shooting at a pool party in Long Island. The “Demon Juice” artist turned himself into the Glen Cove Police Department after being accused of firing a gun. Luciano faced attempted murder, criminal possession of a weapon, and reckless endangerment charges. Prosecutors of his case have recently dropped the murder charges.

During the 2022 incident, a fight erupted amongst partygoers at an event hosted by Big Fendi. The music manager’s birthday pool party came to an abrupt end after shots were fired. Although the resulting aftermath caused no fatalities, three people were injured, including the bodyguard who tried to split up the altercation. Police claimed Luciano as the suspect who opened fire. The rapper pleaded not guilty to his charges, and his bail was set at $200,000. Had the charges for attempted murder not been dropped, Luciano would have faced 25 years in prison. Now, his remaining case can still result in the rapper spending up to 15 years behind bars.

Luciano Still Faces 15 Years In Prison

Prosecution drops attempted murder charges against recording artist Fetty Luciano. (Photo by Mark Sagliocco/WireImage)

AllHipHop reports from multiple sources that Luciano now faces lesser charges in relation to his involvement in the shooting. “This defendant allegedly brought a loaded gun into a crowded private event and, during an altercation, discharged the weapon and struck three victims,” Attorney Anne Donnelly noted. “Thankfully, the defendant’s alleged reckless actions did not cause life-threatening injuries to the victims and no one else was hurt.”

This current trial isn’t Luciano’s first stint in jail, as he was arrested alongside fellow GS9 member Bobby Shmurda in 2018. During his imprisonment, the rapper began experimenting with his musical side, which resulted in his mixtape Story to Tell. The 10-track album features Shmurda, alongside Gunna and Landstrip Chip. Since then, the 26-year-old has only released a handful of singles, with his latest being the 2020 drop of “Bendi.” Although Luciano’s case is ongoing, his upcoming trial date is due on March 31st. For the latest news on hip hop and pop culture, be sure to check out HNHH.

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