Investigation into the torched church belonging to Kanye West due to claims of arson escalating amid Kim Kardashian's viral allegations of hoax.
Kanye West's Northridge church building in Los Angeles was torched and officials suspect foul play. This blaze erupted on the chilly October night of 2024, leaving investigators scratching their heads and the gospel singer with some burning questions.
The Los Angeles Fire Department swooped in at around 12:45 a.m. on the 14th of October, as flames engulfed the one-building compound. The inferno, extinguished within 30 minutes, left officials considering the possibility of arson. According to The US Sun, the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety has already paid two visits to the location, with a third inspection taking place in January and another in March.
The building, owned by the Yeezy creator, was initially earmarked as a potential habitat for his controversial Donda Academy or perhaps another Yeezy spot. However, due to the unfortunate turn of events, its destiny remains undecided.
West's real estate portfolio seems to be in a bit of a mess. Apart from this Northridge property, he also owns a building on Melrose Avenue, valued at a whopping $6.7 million, intended to be his Yeezy headquarters. But, like his church building, it too has been neglected, echoing the song "Can’t Tell Me Nothing."
In a puzzling turn of events, West is shaking off a legal demand letter allegedly sent to his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian. The letter, reported by TMZ, raised concerns over Kardashian not allowing him access to their children, North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm, as well as leaving North unattended in a car while she attended the Met Gala.
The Calabasas properties owned by West, complete with unpaid taxes and mounting fines, could send him packing if he doesn't cough up the cash.
This tumultuous tale took an even darker turn with the release of West's latest single, "Heil Hitler (Hooligan Version)," which dropped on the 80th anniversary of VE day. The lyrics speak of West's anger and his transformation into a Nazi due to his custody battle.
Sources close to Kim Kardashian shared that she has bolstered her security detail and is taking extra precautions after West's unpredictable behavior. The Skims founder has even instructed her inner circle to exercise caution when sharing information about their children in a bid to protect them from the storm.
"She's absolutely horrified," the source said. "Like every time things get bad with Kanye, somehow they get worse."
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- Fire at Kanye West's Church Building
- The fire started on October 14, 2024, around 12:45 a.m. and took approximately 30 minutes to put out.
- The Northridge Fire Department and the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety have been involved in the investigation.
- Property Liens
- Two liens were placed on the church building by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety as Kanye West hasn't paid for the inspections.
- Donda Academy Status
- The building was initially meant to house either Donda Academy or Yeezy Headquarters; however, neither became a reality due to the fire. The current status of Donda Academy is uncertain.
- Amidst the ongoing investigations, The US Sun reported that the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety has conducted multiple inspections on Kanye West's Northridge church building, which was torched in October 2024, due to unpaid inspection fees.
- The entertainment industry echoed the news of the fire at Kanye West's church building, with pop-culture outlets like TMZ reporting on his latest single, "Heil Hitler (Hooligan Version)," which stirred controversy on the 80th anniversary of VE day.
- As West's real estate troubles continue, news channels and celebrity news platforms like The US Sun and TMZ are covering the unfolding events involving his other properties, including the building on Melrose Avenue, providing extensive reports on the potential financial repercussions for the Yeezy creator, such as property liens and unpaid taxes.
