Musician Sues Kanye West, Alleges Abusive Opera Work Conditions

WHO:

NY Post - Chase Taylor, a performer who worked with Kanye West, is suing West.

Rolling Stone Music - Chase Taylor is suing the artist now known as Ye.

Billboard - The lawsuit concerns Ye and his staffers.

WHAT:

NY Post - Taylor alleges he faced “abusive conditions” while working on West’s biblical opera.

NY Post - Taylor is suing West for “multiple unfair and deceptive trade practices.”

Rolling Stone Music - Taylor says he was locked in a Wyoming high school while writing the opera.

Rolling Stone Music - Taylor is suing Ye for “multiple unfair and deceptive trade practices.”

Billboard - The lawsuit claims Ye’s staffers ignored requests to provide food and water and to “unlock the band room doors.”

Billboard - The case is the latest lawsuit over Ye’s 2019 opera, “Nebuchadnezzar.”

WHERE:

Rolling Stone Music - The high school where Taylor says he was locked was in Wyoming.

Billboard - The opera is titled “Nebuchadnezzar.”

WHEN:

NY Post - Taylor worked with West in 2019.

Billboard - The opera dates to 2019.

WHY:

NY Post - Taylor’s lawsuit alleges “multiple unfair and deceptive trade practices.”

Billboard - The lawsuit claims staffers ignored requests for food, water, and unlocked band room doors.

HOW:

Rolling Stone Music - Taylor says he was locked in a Wyoming high school while writing the opera.

Billboard - The alleged conditions included staffers not responding to requests to provide food and water or unlock the band room doors.

(UPDATED November 13, 2026 17:03 UTC)

Performer Chase Taylor is suing Ye, alleging abusive conditions while working on his biblical opera. Taylor says he was locked inside a Wyoming high school while writing “Nebuchadnezzar.” His lawsuit alleges staff ignored requests for food, water, and unlocked band room doors.