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Kanye West Mansion Trial Opens With Clash Over Demolition of ‘Architectural Gem’

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Taylor Morgan
Music Critic & Culture Writer
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: Kanye West attends the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
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Kanye West's highly anticipated Malibu mansion trial has finally begun, and it's already heating up. The trial centers around the demolition of the $57 million mansion, designed by renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando.

The mansion, which was once a prized possession of West's, has been at the center of a long-standing dispute between the music mogul and his former contractor, Tony Saxon. Saxon claims that he was injured while meeting West's demands for the mansion's demolition, while West's lawyer disputes this, stating that Saxon 'destroyed' the property.

The trial is expected to shed light on the intricacies of the deal between West and Saxon, as well as the circumstances surrounding the demolition of the mansion. With the high stakes involved, it's no wonder that the trial has garnered significant attention from the media and the public alike.

As the trial continues, fans and followers of West will be keeping a close eye on the developments. Will West's lawyer be able to prove that Saxon was responsible for the damage, or will Saxon's claims prevail? Only time will tell.

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