Kanye West’s Sunday Service organization recently had its federal tax-exempt status revoked for failing to file tax returns for three consecutive years.
The decision, which officially takes effect on May 15, 2024, was officially revealed and publicly announced by the IRS on August 12, according to a new report by The Sun.
In January 2019, the controversial rapper launched a series of musical gatherings featuring gospel choirs, investing $50 million in the events in the first year.
“I spent every penny I had marketing Yeezy on Sunday Service. Every dollar I had,” he told Nick Cannon in a 2020 interview, according to Uproxx.
“I spent $50 million last year on Sunday Service if you include airfare and opera performances. There were 120 people coming to Jamaica,” the father of four added.
The “College Dropout” rapper claimed that the Yeezy sneakers were practically sold out automatically, explaining that instead of allocating money to advertising, he chose to redirect his investment into supporting the community.
The Grammy-winning artist said he will dedicate his resources to spreading a message of hope and faith.
Despite this initial enthusiasm, West was noticeably absent from choral performances.
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Meanwhile, Jason White has kept the Sunday Service Choir going, although West has not performed with them since June 2023.
The “All of the Lights” hitmaker’s legal troubles don’t stop there.
His relationship with attorney Brian Brumfield fell apart in June, prompting Brumfield to withdraw from nine cases, citing a breakdown in their working relationship, according to Page Six.
The artist is also dealing with issues beyond his tax troubles, including harassment and discrimination claims from former employees and a copyright dispute.
West’s previous attorney’s involvement in the Gap-related lawsuit ended as Gap pursued compensation from West for allegedly illegally modifying store space rented to display West’s Yeezy collection.
The ownership of the downtown Los Angeles building, managed by the Art City Center, has also blamed West for the damages the company is claiming.
Trevor Phillips, a former employee at Donda Academy, has taken legal action against the school over allegations of harassment, discrimination and creating a hostile work environment.
Phillips’ allegations include instances where Kanye, in front of students, continued to preach controversial ideologies.
“Kanye then told the two school children that he wanted them to shave their heads and that he planned to set up a prison at the school — and that they could be locked in cages. Staff quickly distracted the children and escorted them out of the room.”
Among the pending lawsuits West is currently facing is one involving allegations brought by his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta.
Pisciotta alleges West sent her inappropriate messages before terminating her employment and offered to pay her $1 million a year if she closed her OnlyFans account, a promise he reportedly never kept.
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