American singer Ray J has initiated a fresh legal battle against reality TV star Kim Kardashian and her mother, Kris Jenner, reopening a conflict that has persisted for over twenty years. The new lawsuit, detailed in a report by TMZ, directly challenges the long-standing narrative surrounding the couple's infamous 2003 intimate video.
The Core of the Legal Dispute
In the legal documents, Ray J asserts that the recording made with Kardashian in 2003 was entirely consensual. He denies the long-publicized story that the tape was leaked without her permission. Instead, he claims that they mutually filmed the video and later, in 2006, discussed its release. A key allegation in the filing is that Kardashian insisted her mother, Kris Jenner, should manage the distribution and commercial strategy for the tape.
Ray J's attorney, Howard King, has accused the Kardashian family of spending two decades promoting a false story that the sex tape was leaked against Kim's will. The legal action also references an episode of their show, The Kardashians, where Kardashian, Jenner, and Ye (formerly Kanye West) allegedly accused Ray J of serious crimes including sexual assault and extortion—accusations he firmly denies.
A History of Settlements and Broken Agreements
Ray J states that he previously filed legal claims over those televised remarks. This prior dispute was reportedly resolved when Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, and their production company settled with him for $6 million. A critical part of that settlement, according to Ray J, was a provision that prohibited all involved parties from publicly discussing the tape.
He now contends that the Kardashians have violated this confidentiality agreement by their continued public statements. As a result, he is seeking $1 million in damages in his latest legal filing. This lawsuit is the latest move in a year of escalating public tensions, during which Ray J has repeatedly criticized Kim and Kris, even hinting at potential RICO Act scrutiny.
Escalating Conflict and Legal Rebuttals
The legal war is intensifying on both sides. In October, Kardashian and Jenner preemptively sued Ray J for defamation. Responding to his new lawsuit, their attorney, Alex Spiro, told the press that Ray J's case is frivolous and that he will lose. Spiro characterized the legal action as a disjointed rambling distraction from the facts.
This ongoing legal saga continues to draw significant public attention, highlighting the complex and often contentious intersection of celebrity, media, and the law.
