Instagram/Kanye West & Bianca Censo Celebrity Kanye West sued for battery at Chateau Marmont. Plaintiff disputes West's justification, citing video evidence. Get the full story. April 15, 2026 AceShowbiz - Kanye West is facing a civil lawsuit related to a physical altercation that took place in April 2024 at the iconic Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. The lawsuit was filed on Monday, April 13, by a man identified only as John Doe, who accuses Kanye West of battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress.