TV personality Ray J is raising eyebrows after questioning the racketeering conspiracy charges facing music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs — and throwing unexpected shade at the Kardashians in the process.
Appearing on TMZ Presents: United States v. Sean Combs: Inside the Diddy Trial, the singer and reality star defended his longtime friend, expressing deep skepticism over the federal RICO allegations against Diddy.
“I’ve been around Diddy and many of those people talking, and I just don’t see how this fits a RICO case,” Ray J said. “If you’re gonna throw that charge at someone, it would make more sense for the Kardashians.”
While he didn’t elaborate on what he meant by the Kardashians being a better fit for racketeering charges, the provocative comment instantly stirred conversation online. Ray J famously shares history with the family, having dated Kim Kardashian and starred in the infamous leaked tape that launched her into the spotlight.
Ray J went on to speculate that the charges may be less about justice and more about optics. “Somebody’s definitely sending a message here,” he said. “And the message is being received loud and clear.”
The episode also featured heated legal commentary, including a fiery exchange between defense attorney Joe Tacopina and former prosecutor Nancy Grace. The two clashed over whether the evidence against Diddy truly supports a federal racketeering conspiracy.
A key element in the case is testimony from Capricorn Clark, Diddy’s former assistant, which legal experts say could be pivotal. The panel — including Harvey Levin, Mark Geragos, Ashleigh Banfield, and Eboni K. Williams — debated whether her account could help prosecutors tie together multiple allegations into a cohesive criminal enterprise under the RICO statute.
As Diddy’s trial unfolds, the stakes remain sky-high, with intense media scrutiny and broader questions about accountability in the music industry hanging in the balance.
