Kanye West's company bosses sue insurers over canceled tour

Bosses at Kanye West's touring company have filed a $9.8 million lawsuit against insurance officials in a dispute over the cancellation of the rapper's Saint Pablo Tour.

The Stronger hitmaker cut short his 2016 trek in late November (16) after he was hospitalized for "temporary psychosis" caused by dehydration and sleep deprivation, just weeks after his wife Kim Kardashian was robbed and held at gunpoint in Paris, France.

Kanye's concerts had been insured by executives at Lloyd's of London to cover cancellations or non-appearances, but he has now filed suit via his Very Good Touring firm, alleging they are refusing to pay up for the scrapped dates.

According to legal papers, Kanye's team members claim Lloyd's of London officials have yet to hand over the insurance money, and have suggested the policy could be voided, as they suspect the hip-hop star's marijuana use may have contributed to his breakdown.

Lawyers for Very Good Touring have challenged the suggestion, insisting they have no proof to back up the accusation and are simply trying to use "any ostensible excuse no matter how fanciful" to prevent a hefty payout, reports TMZ.com.