but tony saxon claims the rapper formerly known as kanye west treated him wrong.sial superstar for what he says is rightfully his. here's "nightline's" ashan singh. ♪ >> variety is the spice of life. >> reporter: tony saxon creates things for a living, like melodies as a musician. and million-dollar mansions as a construction consultant for some of the most demanding and particular jobs on the market. like this so-called barbie palace in northridge, california. >> and when i find myself in many different fields, that's when you find yourself meeting a lot of people, tt's when you find yourself getting crazy referrals. next thing you know, you end up in that house. >> reporter: that house, a malibu beachfront home purchased by ye, formerly known as kahn cray west. what did you know about ye before? >> nothing. i just knew who he was. you see him everywhere. never voluntarily listened to any of his stuff. ♪ >> reporter: saxon says it was a referral turned walk-through turned job offer from the artist behind "stronger," one of the highest-profile celebrities in holly