Donda Academy was an unaccredited Christian private school for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, located in Simi Valley, California, United States.

[1] All students, faculty and staff were required to adhere to the school dress code of black Balenciaga uniforms designed by West.

[2][3] On October 27, 2022, it was reported that the school had closed "abruptly" after West made antisemitic comments in interviews and on social media.

[6] The founding executive director was Brianne Campbell, a Masters student at Pepperdine University, who resigned because of Kanye West's anti-semitic statements.

"[15] Two former teachers filed a lawsuit against the school in April 2023, alleging that they were unjustly fired without any reason after complaining of health and safety violations.

[8] There were no janitorial services and no school nurse; West banned the use of cleaning chemicals and trash cans, and one student's EpiPen was stored above a microwave.

[21] In order of appearance, the players who appeared on the cover along with West were Bryce Baker, Brandon White, Jalen Hooks, Chuck Bailey III, Javonte "JJ" Taylor, Jahki Howard, Robert Dillingham, Seven Bahati, Braeden Moore, Omarion Bodrick, and Zion Cruz.

[23] ESPN rated player Robert Dillingham number 8 on their ESPN 100 list; speculation surrounding Dillingham continuing with the team began in late October after West's antisemitic remarks, the abrupt school closure and reopening, and the showcases being rescinded resulted in a "fallout" for the school.