Kanye West Appoints Bianca Censori as Power of Attorney

Kanye West has reportedly assigned his wife, Bianca Censori, as his power of attorney, granting her the authority to execute business deals and manage personal life decisions. This revelation came to light through court documents obtained by In Touch, related to an ongoing lawsuit against West by Benjamin Provo, who accuses West and his company of discrimination and wrongful termination.
Benjamin Provo claimed difficulties in obtaining requested documents from West and his team. During this process, West allegedly disclosed that Censori serves as his power of attorney and agent. West agreed to provide a document entitled “Designation of Agency,” outlining the extent of Censori's powers, contingent upon a protective order.
West's lawyer described the document as confidential and sought to restrict its use outside the legal proceeding, aiming to prevent misuse or improper disclosure. However, Provo contested the necessity of a protective order, arguing that West himself put the power-of-attorney form at issue and must produce it or provide verifications to prior discovery responses signed by himself.
Provo served West with four requests for documents to substantiate Censori's role as power of attorney, but claims West has not provided any. Provo's legal team argues that the need for a protective order for a document that the defendant has brought into question is unclear. Provo has requested sanctions against West for failing to produce the documents, seeking $2,610 and an immediate order for document production.
The lawsuit filed by Benjamin Provo alleges that he was hired as a security guard at West’s Donda Academy and later assigned duties at West’s Sunday Service and other businesses. Provo claims that Black employees, including himself, were treated differently than their white counterparts. He alleges that West was polite and attentive to non-Black employees but abrupt, abrasive, and demeaning towards Black employees.
Provo also alleges that he was pressured to cut off his dreadlocks, which he wears due to his Muslim faith, and was terminated for refusing to comply. West and his company have denied all allegations of wrongdoing, asserting that their actions were undertaken in good faith and for legitimate business purposes. They also claim they were justified in their actions.
West was ordered to be deposed in the case after months of delays, and Bianca Censori is also slated to be questioned under oath. West's deposition is scheduled to take place later this month in Los Angeles. He recently hired a new attorney, Eduardo Martorell, after his previous lawyer withdrew from the case.