In a significant legal move, Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner have decided to sue R&B singer Ray J, alleging that his recent public claims not only defamed them but also threatened their hard-earned reputations.
The lawsuit stems from comments Ray J made regarding the Kardashians supposedly being investigated under federal RICO laws. This accusation first emerged during a TMZ special back in May, where he suggested that the Kardashians ought to be scrutinized for possible racketeering.
Just a few days ago, during a livestream event on September 24, he ramped up the controversy by declaring, “The federal RICO I’m about to drop on Kris and Kim is about to be crazy,” adding, “the feds is coming.” This sparked outrage given the serious implications of such claims.
According to the legal filing, the lawsuit states, “Ray J’s public statements are blatantly false.” It goes on to clarify, “No such federal investigation exists… His actions signify an outrageous misuse of social media, weaponizing lies tied to non-existent probes, all while aware that untrue allegations could seriously harm Plaintiffs’ livelihoods.”
The legal papers also claim Ray J’s statements don’t just express personal opinions; they present misinformation as facts—an essential element in proving defamation. They express that his remarks on the livestream were intended to be factual, not mere speculation.
Quotes from his livestream highlight his claims: “The feds is coming, there’s nothing I can do about it,” and he warned anyone affiliated with Kim to let her know there’s trouble brewing, stating, “the rain is coming, the feds is coming.” He even went as far as to compare the situation to federal charges against Sean “Diddy” Combs, emphasizing, “It’s worse than Diddy.”
His outlandish comments made quite the ripple in the media, with headlines questioning Kim and Kris’s conduct. According to the complaint, this speculation has put them in a negative spotlight.
Representing the Kardashians is attorney Alex Spiro, known for his work on various high-profile cases in the entertainment industry.
