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Kanye Is Getting Sued for Assault

Well, this is odd: A 44-year-old photographer named Michael Vazquez claims he was “assaulted, battered, beat and threatened†by Kanye and his security team at a 2008 Casio G-Shock event at which ‘Ye performed. The suit, which seeks unspecified damages, says Kanye, “his agents, servants and/or employees … caused plaintiff to suffer injuries†including “physical, mental and emotional illness.†The New York Post reports physical damage may have included a dislocated shoulder. The backlash continues! Just know Vulture will never abandon Kanye; Like, have you guys heard the drums on “All of the Lights� [Page Six/NYP via Exclaim!]

Kanye Is Getting Sued for Assault