Ye is supposedly embarking on a new chapter for his private school, the Donda Academy, following a string of controversies and lawsuits from former staff members.
Ye has reportedly rebranded the school the Donda Ray Academy after a turbulent period for the institution, named after Ye’s late mother, Donda West, a respected Chicago educator.
The Donda Academy, initially launched with the promise of providing a world-class education meshed with a strong focus on creativity and the arts, has faced scrutiny over its operations and employment practices.
The academy has been hit with various lawsuits filed against the institution and Ye himself, alleging issues ranging from unpaid wages to unfair dismissal, shedding light on the complexities behind the academy’s glossy exterior.
Despite these challenges, Ye remains undeterred in his educational venture, planning a significant overhaul of the Donda Academy’s branding and operational philosophy.
While specific details about the rebrand remain closely guarded, insiders told The Sun of that that the reimagined academy will continue to emphasize creative expression but will also incorporate a more structured approach to traditional academics, perhaps in response to the criticism faced in its inaugural years.
As the Donda Academy embarks on this new path, it remains to be seen whether the changes implemented will quell the controversies or simply mark another chapter in the institution’s storied history. Yet, for Ye, this may represent an opportunity to honor his mother’s legacy or another attempt to educate his children on his own.
Last week, Kanye West publicly demanded on Instagram that Kim Kardashian remove their four children from Sierra Canyon School, criticizing it as a “fake school for celebrities” used by “the system.” He expressed concerns about the school’s influence and his children’s education, marking another episode in the ex-couple’s rocky co-parenting journey since their 2022 divorce.