Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner Denounce Ray J's Sex Tape Leak Allegations
Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner have once again vehemently denied accusations made by Ray J that they were responsible for leaking his and Kim's sex tape back in 2007. The mother-and-daughter duo have slammed the claims as "disgusting" and entirely false, with both filing a recent declaration in Los Angeles to refute the allegations.
Legal Battle and Denials
In a declaration obtained by People magazine, Kim Kardashian stated that she has "incurred expenses to combat" her ex-partner's "lies and manage my wellbeing and reputation." She revealed that she has sought therapy and worked with communications, legal, and strategic advisors to address the fallout from Ray J's assertions. Kim explicitly denied any plan with her mother or others to release the tape, defraud the public, or file a fake lawsuit for publicity, calling it a blatant lie.
Kris Jenner echoed her daughter's sentiments, emphasizing that she did not "ask, make, encourage or assist my daughter Kim in filming any sex tape or decide what tape to release." She described the notion as deeply offensive and harmful, adding that it has haunted her for decades. The declarations were filed as part of an ongoing legal dispute, with Kim and Kris having sued Ray J last year over racketeering claims, and Ray J launching a countersuit alleging their involvement in the leak.
Background and Previous Accusations
Ray J, whose real name is William Ray Norwood Jr., dated Kim Kardashian from 2003 to 2006. The sex tape was filmed in 2003 but leaked in 2007, catapulting Kim to fame. Ray J has previously accused Kris Jenner of masterminding the leak, claiming she introduced him to Steven Hirsch, the CEO of Vivid, the company that released the tape. In a 2022 social media rant, Ray J alleged that Kris told false stories about him to ruin his family, stating, "You introduced me to Steve HIRSH, you masterminded everything 4 your family, and tried to ruin mine."
The recent declarations mark a formal rebuttal to these long-standing allegations, with both Kim and Kris seeking to clear their names. The legal battle continues, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the parties nearly two decades after the tape's release.
