A spokeswoman for the city attorney told Forbes on Tuesday that prosecutors won't charge West for punching a fan in the face.

Kanye West attends the Balenciaga Spring 2023 Fashion Show at the New York Stock Exchange on May 22, 2022 in New York City.

There is a fashion show in New York.

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Rob Wilcox said the city attorney's office is declining to file based on no reasonable likelihood of conviction.

The Los Angeles Times reported that West was being investigated for criminal battery after punching a fan who asked for his autograph.

Forbes reached out to West after he changed his name.

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$1 billion. According to a Forbes estimate, West is worth more than $1 billion.

Key Background

According to a report in July, West was being sued by a fashion rental company. The divorce proceedings were initiated by West and his wife. It was reported in May that his fourth attorney had quit. West was sued for using a sample from Donda 2 without permission.

Tangent

The new collection with Gap drew attention online for being sold in containers that looked like construction bags.

The rapper was sued for over $400 million in unpaid clothing rental fees.

Less than two weeks before the festival, Yeezus West is said to pull out.

The rapper was pulled from performing at the awards over online behavior.