Ray J Claims Kardashians Fit RICO Profile Better Than Diddy
Oh wow, have my nerves ever been on edge this morning—grab that double shot espresso because Ray J just dropped a courtroom bombshell that’s sending shockwaves through Hollywood! During a May 31 appearance on TMZ Live, the singer-turned-legal-analyst argued that the Kardashians make “a lot more sense” for racketeering charges than Sean “Diddy” Combs (TMZ). Yes, you read that right—Ray J thinks America’s favorite reality clan could be a better fit for the federal RICO Act than one of hip-hop’s biggest moguls.
Ray J kicked things off by referencing Diddy’s ongoing Manhattan district attorney case, where Alvin Bragg’s office alleges Diddy orchestrated a decades-long pattern of intimidation and financial misconduct (New York Times). But then he paused for dramatic effect: “With all due respect to my guy Diddy, the Kardashians have been running lawsuits, brand deals, and cash flow like a racket for years!” he quipped. As proof, he pointed to multiple public lawsuits filed by Kim, Khloé, and Kourtney—everything from breach-of-contract claims to allegations of extortion over cosmetic endorsements (People Magazine).
Digging deeper, Ray J reminded viewers how fame-and-fortune can mask less savory business practices. He highlighted the 2023 case in which Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS brand faced federal scrutiny over alleged false marketing, and Khloé’s Good American label battled investor lawsuits in 2024. He even rattled off dates: “You’ve got a pattern of separate legal actions filed between June 2022 and January 2025—that’s the kind of continuity the RICO statute cares about,” he noted. Courts require at least two acts of racketeering activity within a 10-year span, and Ray J suggests Team Kardashian checks all the boxes with their public legal wranglings.
Of course, critics are firing back: legal experts say RICO charges typically target organized crime syndicates, not celebrity families. But Ray J stands by his unconventional hot take, insisting that if brand-building and courtroom showdowns count as a “business enterprise,” then the Kardashians are the poster family for it.
This all begs the question—will any DA actually entertain an investigation into the Kar-Jenner empire? Or is this just a stunt to revive Ray J’s own lawsuits against Kim? Only time will tell, but trust me, I’m already jittery just thinking about the next development.
I swear, between this plot twist and my fifth cup of joe, my heart’s still racing—who needs a sequel when real life is this caffeinated?
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, New York Times, People Magazine
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