Photo Credit; Getty Images
Bianca Censori, the Australian architect and wife of Kanye West, has been called to testify as a witness in a high-stakes legal battle involving the rapper’s controversial $57 million Malibu property. According to court documents, former project manager Tony Saxon has officially listed Censori as a key witness for the upcoming trial, which is scheduled to begin on February 21, 2026.
The lawsuit, originally filed in November 2023, centers on allegations of grueling labor conditions and unpaid wages during the chaotic gut-renovation of West’s oceanfront estate. Saxon, who served as the property’s caretaker and security from September to November 2021, claims he was forced to work 16-hour days and sleep on the floor of the construction site. He alleges the working relationship collapsed when he refused West’s “dangerous” demands to remove all windows and electricity from the home to transform it into what Saxon described as a “bunker.”
Censori’s involvement marks a significant escalation in the case. While she was not a direct defendant in the original filing, legal analysts suggest her testimony is being sought due to her role as an “intermediary” during the project. Having been hired as the Head of Architecture for West’s Yeezy brand in 2020, Censori reportedly managed high-level discussions regarding the renovation before her personal relationship with West became public.
The trial aims to determine whether West violated California labor codes, with Saxon seeking compensation for unpaid wages, emotional distress, and medical expenses. Saxon alleges that when he raised safety concerns regarding the use of oversized generators inside the windowless home, West told him, “If you don’t do what I say, you’re not going to work for me.” Saxon was reportedly fired shortly after the confrontation and claims he received only one weekly payment of $20,000 for his months of labor.
West’s legal team has denied all allegations, arguing that any damages were not caused by the artist and that Saxon often undertook tasks without proper authorization. They previously filed a motion to dismiss the case, which was denied. As the February 21 trial date approaches, all eyes are on whether Censori will be required to break her long-standing public silence to testify under oath. The property at the center of the
dispute was eventually sold in late 2024 for roughly $21 million ; a staggering $36 million loss from its purchase price.
