Kanye West faces lawsuit for unpaid wages from security guard in Malibu project

Kanye West is being sued by security guard Jonathan Monroe for unpaid wages related to a Malibu project. Monroe claims he worked 36-50 hours weekly but was never paid for his services and was fired after requesting payment. Monroe alleges that West promised him $30 per hour in August 2021 but failed to fulfill this agreement. The lawsuit seeks unpaid wages, interest, and punitive damages, three years after Monroe's employment ended. In July, West sold his Malibu mansion for about $21 million, after reducing the price by $14 million. This sale occurred amid ongoing controversies surrounding West's public statements.