Nationwide — Ray J has not too long ago claimed that quite a few celebrities are so alarmed by their connections to Sean “Diddy” Combs that they’re allegedly paying accusers to maintain silent as a part of a “catch and kill” tactic.
The R&B singer, a longtime pal of the embattled music mogul, shared with a brand new TMZ documentary that well-known figures have been reaching out to him following allegations that celebrities might need been concerned in Combs’ notorious “Freak-Off” events.
“I’m listening to about artists providing cash to victims to maintain their names out of it,” stated Ray J, 43, suggesting that many are terrified of public publicity. Ray J defined the idea additional, including, “Folks do catch-and-kills on a regular basis… somebody has a reality, and somebody pays to maintain it hidden, hoping that cash gives sufficient happiness whereas the lie persists.”
When requested if girls had been approaching celebrities with ultimatums, Ray J implied it’d truly be these celebrities initiating funds to silence potential accusers. “It’s extra like, ‘I’ll pay you, please don’t discuss,’” he stated, describing what he believes is occurring amongst high-profile names.
Ray J, identified for his connection to Combs and his personal previous controversies, hinted that some celebrities are contacting him out of concern that he may inadvertently expose their identities. “That’s precisely it,” he remarked, when requested in the event that they considered him as a attainable “vessel” for leaks. He continued, “I don’t even know why I simply stated that, however now they’re gonna be mad.”
The singer refused to call names or describe particular alleged actions, stating, “I’ve already stated an excessive amount of.” He made these claims within the documentary TMZ Presents The Downfall of Diddy: Contained in the Freak-Offs.
These revelations come within the wake of Combs dealing with federal intercourse trafficking fees filed in September. The indictment alleges that Combs manipulated victims with medicine, coercing them into taking part in disturbing “Freak-Offs” — violent encounters allegedly recorded with out consent.
Some people have claimed to have seen different celebrities at these infamous occasions. Following Combs’ arrest, quite a few civil lawsuits have additionally surfaced towards the Unhealthy Boy Data founder, accusing him of abusive habits stretching again many years.
Whereas Combs stays in federal custody in Brooklyn awaiting trial set for subsequent Might, his authorized group has dismissed the allegations as “clear makes an attempt to achieve publicity.” They haven’t but responded to The Publish concerning Ray J’s feedback.