More from the "[Kanye West] is not merely a creator; he is art" motion to dismiss; the motion is dealing with this allegation:
On June 4–5, 2024, Ye sent a series of text messages to Plaintiff that Plaintiff
characterizes as belligerent, abusive, harassing, antisemitic, and otherwise offensive. The messages included statements such as "Shut the fuck up bitch," "Hail Hitler," and "You ugly as fuck," among others. Plaintiff alleges that these messages constituted harassment. Defendants assert that the messages are protected artistic expression …, and were sent in furtherance of Ye's constitutionally protected right to resist unwanted interference with his creative work and his rehearsal of his iconic artistic style of advancing grievances in dramatic vernacular.
Here's the defense lawyers' response: