In a surprising turn of events, Kanye West is now being sued by an LA Mission volunteer over a video of the rapper’s visit to Skid Row.
The volunteer, Elijah Graham, claims that West violated his copyright by using the video without permission. Graham says that he shot the video while West was visiting the LA Mission in November 2021.
The video shows West giving a speech to the homeless people at the mission. West talks about his own struggles with homelessness and mental illness, and he encourages the people at the mission to never give up on their dreams.
The video went viral after it was posted online, and it has since been viewed millions of times. However, Graham says that he never gave West permission to use the video.
In his lawsuit, Graham is seeking damages for copyright infringement. He is also asking for a court order to prevent West from using the video in the future.
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This lawsuit is just the latest in a string of legal troubles for West. The rapper is also currently facing a divorce from his wife, Kim Kardashian.
It remains to be seen how this lawsuit will play out, but it is certainly a black eye for West. The rapper has been trying to rebuild his image in recent months, but this lawsuit could set him back.
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