Kanye West has allegedly recruited Camille Vasquez of the Brown Rudnick legal firm to manage his “commercial interests.” The attorney and other attorneys, according to TMZ, would represent the rapper’s “contracts, agreements, and works.” However, netizens were doubtful about Camille Vasquez’s supposed hiring, believing that even the celebrity lawyer would be unable to perform miracles for Kanye:
Why did Kanye West hire Camellie Vasquez?
Vasquez’s selection in the aftermath of West’s recent scandals drew much criticism. Earlier this month, the Donda founder was chastised for wearing a “White Lives Matter” t-shirt to the Yeezy presentation during Paris Fashion Week. Soon after, he made many anti-Semitic statements on social media, prompting the suspension of his Instagram and Twitter accounts. West has also been sued for $250 million for making inflammatory remarks concerning the death of George Floyd.
During an appearance on Drink Champs, the singer claimed Floyd died as a result of a fentanyl overdose rather than Derek Chauvin’s physical attack. The rapper’s words generated even more uproar. Following the incidents, Balenciaga announced the termination of all relations with the West. According to a brand statement:
“Balenciaga no longer has any affiliation with this artist, nor any intentions for future collaborations including this artist.”
West also had a falling out with Gap and ended his contract with the company before Paris Fashion Week, while also criticizing Adidas. Needless to say, the rapper hired a legal team, including Camille Vasquez, to investigate his company in the midst of his continuous problems. Vasquez rose to prominence after defending Johnny Depp in his defamation action against Amber Heard. The lawyer was a social media phenomenon after playing a significant part in Depp’s triumph.
Twitter users react to Kanye West’s employment of Camille Vasquez
Kanye West’s newest problems have included the “White Lives Matter” t-shirt, anti-Semitic slurs, comments about George Floyd’s murder, and conflict with businesses such as Balenciaga and Adidas. West allegedly hired Johnny Depp’s defamation trial prominent lawyer Camille Vasquez to handle his “commercial interests” in the aftermath of his legal and personal problems. Several social media users were taken aback by the appointment, and many rushed to Twitter to express their displeasure:
Esto no lo esperaba 😳
Kanye West contrató a Camille Vásquez para que sea otra de sus abogadas y afrontar la ola de demandas que ha recibido recientemente. pic.twitter.com/cgVxu0F5LA
— Mario Mojica Cuello (@mariomojc) October 22, 2022
Kanye West has hired Johnny Depp’s lawyer Camille Vasquez, TMZ reports. pic.twitter.com/S4WQKVKfhL
— Pop Base (@PopBase) October 21, 2022
As internet opinions continue to stream in, it remains to be seen if Kanye West or Camille Vasquez will formally declare their legal partnership in the coming days. West has reportedly recruited Melinda Gates’ old divorce attorney Bob Cohen to defend him in his pending divorce from Kim Kardashian, according to TMZ. However, Vasquez and her staff are not expected to be engaged in the case. If Kim Kardashian and Kanye West cannot reach a deal by December 2022, their divorce will allegedly go to trial.
