Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner have initiated a legal action against Ray J, alleging defamation stemming from his recent claims regarding a purported federal investigation involving the two. The lawsuit was filed on October 1 in Los Angeles Superior Court, where the mother-daughter duo argues that Ray J’s allegations represent a “sustained campaign of harassment and defamation” that has persisted for years.
The lawsuit claims that Ray J, whose real name is Ray Norwood Jr., is attempting to exploit the Kardashian name for his own gain due to his inability to accept the end of their past relationship over two decades ago. During a recent audio recording, Ray J suggested he has knowledge of a federal investigation into Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, stating, “This federal RICO I’m about to drop on Kris and Kim is about to be crazy,” and further claiming the situation was more severe than scandals involving Sean “Diddy” Combs.
The legal filing also referenced a May special aired by TMZ, in which Ray J indicated that he believed racketeering charges against the Kardashians might be plausible. The lawsuit firmly rebutted these assertions, clarifying that “no such federal investigation exists,” and emphasized that no law enforcement agency has initiated any criminal proceedings against either Kardashian or Jenner.
Furthermore, the lawsuit criticizes Ray J’s history of animosity towards the Kardashian family, suggesting that his recent statements were made with malicious intent to revive his fading celebrity status. In an Instagram post, Ray J defended himself by alleging that he had been paid $6 million for “hush money” and accused the Kardashian family of attempting to control and deceive him.
As this legal battle unfolds, both parties have yet to issue formal statements regarding the claims. The situation is particularly notable given the public interest in the Kardashian family and the evolving narrative surrounding Ray J’s involvement with them over the years. Despite the contentious nature of the allegations, it appears both sides are prepared to vigorously defend their positions in court.
This unfolding drama between Ray J and the Kardashian family highlights the tensions that can arise from past relationships and the complexities of public personas as individuals navigate fame and its repercussions.