Nationwide — Ray J has lately 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 buddy 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 may 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,” mentioned Ray J, 43, suggesting that many are petrified 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 would really be these celebrities initiating funds to silence potential accusers. “It’s extra like, ‘I’ll pay you, please don’t discuss,’” he mentioned, describing what he believes is going on amongst high-profile names.
Ray J, recognized for his connection to Combs and his personal previous controversies, hinted that some celebrities are contacting him out of worry that he might inadvertently expose their identities. “That’s precisely it,” he remarked, when requested in the event that they seen him as a doable “vessel” for leaks. He continued, “I don’t even know why I simply mentioned that, however now they’re gonna be mad.”
The singer refused to call names or describe particular alleged actions, stating, “I’ve already mentioned 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 going through federal intercourse trafficking prices filed in September. The indictment alleges that Combs manipulated victims with medication, coercing them into collaborating 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 a long time.
Whereas Combs stays in federal custody in Brooklyn awaiting trial set for subsequent Might, his authorized staff has dismissed the allegations as “clear makes an attempt to realize publicity.” They haven’t but responded to The Put up relating to Ray J’s feedback.
