On Thursday, a judge struck down DeLeón maker Diageo's motions to either dismiss the case or have it resolved privately.
Country singer also explained that the incident came just days after he was pulled over for speeding and refused to give his home address.
The country/rock star was charged with obstruction of investigation by the Craig County Sheriff's Office.
Ye alleges that whoever took the tracks had signed a confidentiality agreement with him.
Julie Keiko Fujishima promised to contribute to a compensation fund from her personal fortune.
In 2011, the rapper pleaded guilty to gun possession and witness tampering and was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison.
The men said at a news conference Sept. 4 that they have been ignored for decades by Johnny & Associates.
A federal judge ruled that lyrics including "p---- so wet" were too short and unoriginal to be protected by copyright law.
The line between inspiration and infringement can get blurred.
A day before the state's new law was set to go into effect, a federal judge ruled that it probably violates the First Amendment.
