Kanye West Accused of Holding Musicians
Musician Chase Taylor sued Kanye West for allegedly forcing him to complete a 2019 opera in four days.
In brief
Musician Chase Taylor sued Kanye West for allegedly forcing him to complete a 2019 opera in four days. Chase Taylor claims Kanye West held him against his will to finish a 2019 opera in four days. Originally reported by VICE.
First Lawsuit Filed
Chase Taylor sued Kanye West for allegedly holding him against his will to finish a 2019 opera.
“Defendants locked the door and ordered Taylor to work until the opera was done”
Four-Day Deadline
Taylor was expected to make the production performance-ready in just four days.
“Taylor objected to the abusive conditions and asked defendants to unlock the band room doors”
False Promises
West promised lucrative compensation and producer credit but never delivered.
“Without Taylor’s permission, these compositions and arrangements were used on Travis Scott’s "Telekinesis" in 2019”
Second Lawsuit
Willie Alexander sued West for negligent misrepresentation and false promises.
“He was expected to make the production happen in only five days”
At a glance
Chase Taylor claims Kanye West held him against his will to finish a 2019 opera in four days.
