Kris Jenner Blasts Ray J in Escalating Legal Battle Over Claims About Kim Kardashian

23 February 2026

(Vianney Le Caer / Invision/ Associated Press, left; Jordan Strauss / Invision / Associated Press, right)

The long running drama between the Kardashian family and singer Ray J has entered another explosive chapter, with Kris Jenner stepping forward to defend her daughter Kim Kardashian in a heated legal declaration. In the filing, Jenner accused the singer of repeatedly spreading false allegations about Kim in public and described his actions as a decades long effort to keep himself relevant by attacking the famous family.

According to court documents filed as part of an ongoing legal dispute, Jenner said she is “deeply angered” by what she characterized as Ray J’s persistent attempts to damage her daughter’s reputation. In the statement, the Kardashian matriarch alleged that the musician has spent years publicly speaking about Kim in ways that she believes are untrue and harmful. She argued that his repeated comments have caused emotional distress not only to Kim but also to the entire family.

The declaration forms part of a broader legal fight that has drawn attention to one of the most infamous celebrity relationships of the early 2000s. Kim Kardashian and Ray J dated on and off between 2003 and 2006, a period that later became permanently linked to the release of their controversial sex tape in 2007.

That tape, filmed during a vacation in Mexico in 2003, became a cultural phenomenon when it was released by an adult entertainment company several years later. The moment played a major role in Kardashian’s rise to global fame and helped shape the early narrative around the family’s public image.

Nearly two decades later, the fallout from that chapter of celebrity history continues to echo through courtrooms and headlines. The current dispute centers on statements Ray J made during a livestream in September 2025 and in other media appearances where he suggested that the Kardashian family could face serious legal trouble. In particular, he claimed federal authorities might pursue racketeering charges against Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian.

Jenner’s declaration strongly rejects those claims. In the filing she described the accusations as outrageous and completely untrue, emphasizing that there is no evidence of any investigation. She also argued that the singer’s comments have attracted significant media attention while putting her daughter under unnecessary stress.

“My family is of the utmost importance to me,” Jenner wrote in the statement. She explained that watching her daughter struggle emotionally because of the allegations had become unbearable. According to Jenner, the situation pushed her to take legal action because she could no longer tolerate what she described as a campaign of harassment directed at Kim and the rest of the family.

Jenner also revealed that filing the declaration was not a decision she took lightly. Despite decades in the public eye and countless tabloid controversies surrounding the Kardashian brand, she said she had never previously pursued a defamation case against anyone. In her view, however, Ray J’s allegations crossed a line that could not be ignored.

The business mogul explained that the accusations also had personal consequences for her. Beyond the emotional toll on her daughter, she said the claims could potentially affect her professional reputation and business ventures. Jenner has spent years building a powerful media and business empire through reality television, brand partnerships and entrepreneurial ventures tied to the Kardashian name.

Kim Kardashian has also weighed in through her own legal filing. In that declaration, she reportedly expressed concern that Ray J’s claims might threaten her goal of becoming a lawyer. Over the past several years Kardashian has pursued legal studies while advocating for criminal justice reform. She has said that maintaining credibility is essential as she continues working toward that career path.

The reality star also shared that the controversy has forced her to have difficult conversations with her children about the ongoing allegations. Kardashian is the mother of four children whom she shares with her former husband Kanye West, and she indicated that the public accusations have complicated family life at home.

Ray J, whose real name is William Ray Norwood Jr., has also taken legal action in the dispute. He filed a lawsuit in November 2025 claiming that Kardashian and Jenner were responsible for orchestrating the release of the infamous sex tape years ago, an allegation the family strongly denies.

The legal back and forth has reignited public fascination with a scandal that many believed had long faded into pop culture history. What began as a celebrity romance in the early days of reality television has evolved into a complicated legal battle involving defamation claims, countersuits and accusations from both sides.

Representatives for Ray J have not publicly responded to the most recent allegations contained in Jenner’s declaration. As the case continues to move through the courts, it remains unclear how the dispute will ultimately be resolved.

For the Kardashian family, however, Jenner’s filing sends a clear message that they are prepared to confront the controversy directly. After years of media speculation and public commentary surrounding the tape and its aftermath, the matriarch appears determined to protect both her daughter’s reputation and the legacy of the family brand.

Whether the courts will bring closure to the dispute remains to be seen. But the latest legal exchange has once again proven that even after two decades, the story linking Kim Kardashian and Ray J still holds the power to ignite headlines and stir intense debate across the world of celebrity culture.