A former security guard of Kanye West has alleged that the 24-hour, seven-days-a-week job guarding the music mogul's crumbling $57 million estate entailed sleeping in bitterly cold conditions outdoors.
The Sun recently conducted an exclusive interview with Tony Saxon, who has made waves by filing a lawsuitagainst the "Donda" rapper allegations of unfair treatment while working on the job site.
The employee reportedly had to face this situation as he stayed within the beachfront home in Malibu, where no solid barriers separated him from nature outside.
As he recounted his experience, Tony expressed how cold the nights were. "I was sleeping on the floor with clothes as a makeshift bed," he told the outlet.
In the video, Tony is seen standing outside in relentless rain and gusts of wind. Even so, he expresses gratitude for finding a hoodie the day before.
The situation seemed even more hopeless for Tony as he was left alone with the keys.
The "All of the Lights" rapper had previously arranged for a security detail at the open-air structure, but now they were gone.
Appointed as the project manager and full-time security guard for the site, anxiety overwhelmed Tony. He was so afraid someone would sneak in and take pictures of the area that he refused to go anywhere.
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Tony reminisced about his time as Kanye's employee, claiming he was held in captivity with the key and unable to leave. "It was such an obstacle for me to get my laundry," he exclaimed. "But thankfully, two other guys working with me came to the rescue and got it for me."
The staff further claimed it was his job to be ever-vigilant and take control of the situation. That means consistently monitoring potential intrusion, whether from cameras, drones, or otherwise. Keeping track of noise levels in the city is also on my list of responsibilities.
It was no easy task, but that's what was required of him; according to the former security guard of the award-winning rapper, "I had an incredibly varied role. I wasn't just a caretaker."
He revealed he was compensated heavily for the work he did, this being due to the relatively small team he had. But on the other hand, were someone else to take on the same job, they would require a crew of three hundred people, spending six to seven times more money in just over two months.
Noting the lack of walls or windows on the north side of Kanye West's home, it was clear that his neighbors had direct sight of the residence.
Fortunately, these neighbors were benevolent and welcoming to him, providing meals and warm coverings.
Things on the site suddenly got worse for Tony when he strained his back and tried to explain to the famous musician that he needed a few days to recuperate.
He said his injury on the job site was so severe that he had no choice but never to return. "The hurt is still there, and it won't ever go away," he stated.
In his words, "it can't be ignored" that Kanye West has allegedly neglected to pay many of those who have worked with him.
As such, according to what was said by Tony, there should come a point where the artist should take responsibility for what's owed and pay up.
"Anytime more than one person is coming after you saying 'you didn't pay me,' it's time you step up and take care of your obligations."
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