Ray J’s Regrettable Remarks
Ray J might wish he could take back some controversial comments he made during a recent livestream. The artist is facing a defamation lawsuit from Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian after he hinted that the reality TV icons could be the target of a future racketeering probe.
Legal Trouble Following Livestream Comments
In a special segment aired by TMZ, Ray J speculated, “If you were to say the Kardashians were going to be charged with racketeering, I might believe it.” His remarks escalated during a subsequent livestream on Twitch, where he claimed to viewers that “the feds are gearing up to investigate” the Kardashians.
He continued, “The federal RICO I’m planning to drop on Kris and Kim is going to be massive. It’s like, I’m in the news every day, just going on about it,” he elaborated. “Anyone close to Kim, friendly with Kim, should warn her that a storm’s brewing. The feds are on their way. There’s nothing I can do to stop it,” he added, further claiming that the purported investigation would be “worse than Diddy.”
The Backstory Between Ray J and the Kardashians
For those less familiar, Ray J and Kim Kardashian share a notorious past. Back in 2007, a private video featuring Ray J and then-aspiring actress Kim Kardashian was leaked, catapulting Kardashian into the spotlight and setting the stage for her subsequent media empire.
The Response from Kardashian and Jenner
According to their attorney Alex Spiro, “Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian have never previously filed a defamation lawsuit nor have they been swayed by baseless chatter—but these grave and unfounded accusations left them no other option.”
Another official response dismissed Ray J’s claims as “utterly false,” stating, “There is no ongoing federal investigation; no criminal charges or inquiries related to racketeering have been initiated against Ms. Kardashian or Ms. Jenner by any law enforcement; and there is absolutely no credible evidence to support these exaggerated claims.”
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