Kanye West Cites Doctor's Orders As Excuse In Court Battle Against Former Employee

Kanye 'Ye' West claims his unavailability is not of his doing, as he undergoes treatment on doctor's orders.

The rapper's attorney explained to the court that his inability to attend a physical deposition was due to a necessary treatment he is receiving in Spain.  Ye recently pointed accusing fingers at his dentist for his trouble with battling substance addiction.

Kanye 'Ye' West and his wife, Bianca Censori, dragged his dentist, Dr. Thomas Connelly, to court earlier this month for allegedly administering nitrous oxide to the rapper and also aiding the indiscriminate use of the substance.

The rapper's lawyer, Eduardo Martorell, came forward with news of the rapper's absence as he continues to battle it out with his former employee, Benjamin Provo, in court.

The report came in light of Provo refusing to agree to a remote deposition, although fully backed by the court. According to Martorell, Ye's absence is not a deliberate act, but based on professional advice from his doctor for almost a decade.

In Martorell's words, the doctor insisted that Ye "should continue to receive treatment at a retreat he is attending until the end of May in Mallorca, Spain, and that any depositions should be taken remotely."

As reported by In Touch, the retreat's owner also cosigned the doctor's advice and recommended the rapper stay at the retreat for a while. Ye's lawyer further shared:

"Once more, other than requesting the accommodation that the deposition take place remotely, Defendant Ye was willing, ready, and able to appear for his deposition today. Despite the fact [Benjamin's] counsel refused to enter into a protective order. Despite the fact he was at a retreat. Despite the fact he is 10,000 miles away."

Last August, the rapper's former chief of staff, Milo Yiannopoulos, addressed his substance abuse. Per Hollywood Reporter, the British commentator accused Connelly of taking advantage of Ye's mental state for his financial benefit.

Yiannopoulos stated on social media that Connelly's actions and treatment were all tailored to finesse Ye of his money. He also issued an affidavit to the California Dental Board, claiming Connelly had fitted Ye with permanent titanium dental work earlier in 2024. 

In this affidavit, Yiannopoulos accused the dentist of deceiving high-profile clients by charging them for natural stones while using cheaper, lab-grown diamonds instead.

He also mentioned that a staff member from Yeezy witnessed nitrous oxide tanks being brought to Censori's apartment, with multiple Yeezy staffers later documenting the home installation. 

The former chief of staff also shared a text exchange involving himself, the rapper and Connelly, where the dentist confirmed he would deliver nitrous tanks to the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. This prompted concern from Yiannopoulous, who communicated the potential dangers of prolonged use of the gas.

In response, Connelly countered Yiannopoulos' claims, insisting the tanks were empty. He described the former chief of staff's recommendation as lacking facts and misleading, aimed at damaging his reputation.

As everyone ushered in the month of May, Ye and his wife reportedly got busy with their team of lawyers on the next to take towards Connelly's conduct with the rapper.

The couple allegedly planned to sue the dentist for medical malpractice, including supplying him with nitrous oxide, fraudulent billing, and a plethora of other crimes.

In their letter of intent to the dentist, Ye's team alleged that he trespassed the boundaries of professional conduct by teaching the rapper how to administer the substance to himself.

The letter also claimed the dentist encouraged the rapper's habit despite him showing apparent signs of neurological and behavioral distress.

On another occasion, the medic reportedly administered a drug known as propofol to the rapper and then discharged him without verifying his physical and mental health after the treatment.

Finally, the letter accused him of failing to provide proper after-care, such as detoxification or any referral for optimum follow-up, as the rapper was severely affected by nitrous oxide usage.

The year has been a busy one for the songwriter, as he also battles another lawsuit from his former personal assistant, who, according to The Blast, sued him for sexual misconduct last year.

Ye is now seeking a dismissal on the grounds of a consensual sexual relationship between them, should it have existed. The rapper also noted that the plaintiff, Laura Pisciotta, was not a former staff member of his company or a personal employee.

Ye's legal team also contested the validity of any claims related to an alleged contract, arguing that it is unenforceable because it lacked consideration. They insisted that the rapper and his team had met their obligations to Pisciotta, which could invalidate some of the claims made against him.

Alongside his request that the case be thrown out of court, the rapper also requested that the court award him costs associated with the case.

Pisciotta, who is also an OnlyFans content creator, accused the rapper of contract breach, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and fostering a hostile work environment.

In an amended version of her lawsuit, she detailed a gory sexual assault episode where the musician drugged and assaulted her at a studio four years ago.

The model noted that Ye often disclosed details about her OnlyFans work and earnings to other employees. Despite her clear disinterest, he allegedly expressed his desire for sexual relations with her and even suggested a threesome involving himself and his former personal assistant.

Her attorney described an allegedly false offensive text from Ye, which implied she was willing and engaged in a sexual relationship with him.

Will Kanye 'Ye' West and his displeased former employee find common ground on this deposition issue?