Tour dates in Russia and the recent deportation of Milo Yiannopoulos are now part of Ye’s bid to postpone an October civil trial brought by a former Donda Academy security guard. His attorneys want the case pushed into May 2027, arguing that more preparation is needed before they can face Benjamin Provo in court.
Legal documents reviewed by TMZ show Ye’s team asking to move the Oct. 12 trial to May 17, 2027, or another date the judge finds workable. The filing accuses Provo and his attorney of causing delays during discovery. Ye is also seeking sanctions against them. His lawyers say the current date conflicts with planned performances in Russia on Oct. 10 and 11. Those concerts are not locked in, however. TMZ reports that St. Petersburg’s Gazprom Arena backed out as the planned venue last month, leaving the promoter searching for another location.
The filing also points to Yiannopoulos, a former Yeezy chief of staff whom Ye’s attorneys describe as one of the people most familiar with the allegations. They argue that his recent deportation by U.S. immigration authorities complicates preparations for trial.
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Provo Says He Was Fired After Refusing To Cut His Dreadlocks
The underlying lawsuit stems from Provo’s time working security at Donda Academy. According to a broader examination of the school by the Los Angeles Times, Provo alleges that Ye treated Black employees less favorably and objected to books about prominent Black figures. He also claims Ye demanded that he cut his dreadlocks, which Provo says carried religious significance for him.
Provo alleges he lost his job after refusing. Ye and the other defendants have denied the claims in court filings. For now, the Oct. 12 trial date remains in place. The judge has not yet ruled on Ye’s request to move the case to May 2027.
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