Kanye West has been laying relatively low as of late, but that doesn't mean he's not still caught up in some drama. The Graduation hitmaker's latest beef is with former business manager Thomas St. John, who TMZ reports he's countersuing over a year after they first crossed paths in March 2022. At the time, Ye was notably airing out his feelings on social media, landing him in trouble with countless other public figures. St. John apparently signed a deal to join the embattled artist's team on a $300K monthly retainer in hopes of working together to rehabilitate his public image.
West admits to signing a document in May of last year, though he did so without the presence of an attorney. In addition, the Yeezy founder says that his divorce from Kim Kardashian was a severe mental stressor as the deal was unfolding. That, coupled with a sudden increase in paparazzi encounters found the father of four battling sleep deprivation, stress, and anxiousness. As a result, Ye says that the agreement signed by him and St. John "isn't enforceable."
Kanye West's Latest Legal Woes
Elsewhere in their contract, The Life of Pablo artist is taking issue with a clause which prohibits his former business manager's firing for the first 18 months of their time together. At a $300K/month rate, that would guarantee him $5.4M – money that West is likely less willing to part with after being dropped by several partnerships due to his 2022 antics. All-in-all, West and St. John worked together for just three months, but the latter is insisting he should receive the full agreed-upon amount.
In his countersuit, Ye is asking a judge to, first of all, tear up the contract entirely. Second, he would like for Thomas St. John to pay back the $900K previously collected for his work in the early days of their relationship. Check back later for any updates on Kanye West's latest legal woes, as well as on all your other favourite celebrities.
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