Kanye West and Bianca Censori received a direct warning from Judge Brock T. Hammond to dress appropriately in court ahead of their upcoming trial in Los Angeles.
The judge made it clear that everyone taking part in the 12-day proceedings must adhere to basic dress code or risk being kicked out of the courtroom.
Judge Hammond specifically noted that no hats, sunglasses or revealing clothing would be allowed during the proceedings. He warned that anyone who did not comply with the dress code would be turned away.
The judge also stressed that he wanted “no drama” during the trial, the New York Post reported.
The trial centers on a lawsuit filed by contractor Tony Saxon against West, accusing him of demolishing his $57 million renovation project in Malibu. Saxon claims West fired him after he raised safety concerns about removing all electricity and windows from the beachfront property.
The contractor claimed he was promised $20,000 per week but received only one payment during his time on the job.
Both West and Sensori are expected to testify, with Sensori likely to represent the company at the defense table.
Saxon’s lawsuit details how West allegedly ordered dangerous renovations that could have created fire hazards and significant safety risks for workers on the property.
The legal battle has drawn attention in part because of West’s controversial behavior and experiences of paranoia, which have been documented in previous incidents.
Sensori often appears in public wearing minimal or revealing outfits, making the judge’s clothing requirement warning particularly relevant to the couple.
West purchased the Tadao Ando-designed mansion in 2021 and immediately began work on the interior for planned renovations. Saxon claims he was forced to work 16-hour days and sleep on the floor using his coat as bedding while managing a chaotic construction project.
The contractor said he rejected West’s request to remove basic safety features because they posed an extreme danger to workers.
The rapper eventually sold the property in September 2024 for $21 million, a loss of $36 million from his original purchase price.
New owner Steve Belmont said he plans to restore the mansion to its original architectural design.
West has filed a countersuit against Saxon and his legal team, alleging they wrongly placed a $1.8 million lien on the property during the legal proceedings.
