Kanye West faces new legal problems.
The rapper, who now goes by Ye, has been accused in a lawsuit of knocking a man unconscious with a single punch during an alleged altercation at the iconic Chateau Marmont, according to a March 13 complaint obtained by People magazine.
The incident reportedly took place around 11:00 p.m. on April 16, 2024, in the garden area of the hotel. According to the record, West approached the man, identified only as John Doe, before the situation escalated.
“Without prior notice, [West] perforated [him] in the face,” the complaint states, alleging that the impact caused the man to fall, hit his head and lose consciousness.
The alleged attack did not stop there. While the man was on the ground, West allegedly continued hitting him. The plaintiff maintains that he did nothing to provoke the incident and later accused the rapper of spreading false claims about his behavior.
The lawsuit seeks damages for assault and emotional distress.
