Diddy Scandal: Ray J Claims Stars Are Paying for Silence in Sex Trafficking Case
Ray J has revealed that multiple high-profile celebrities are allegedly paying accusers to maintain silence about their connections to Sean "Diddy" Combs' ongoing legal situation, according to his appearance on "TMZ Presents The Downfall of Diddy: Inside the Freak-Offs."
Diddy speaking in formal attire
The 43-year-old former friend of Combs claims celebrities are initiating these "catch-and-kill" arrangements, proactively reaching out to potential accusers before they can come forward. According to Ray J, these celebrities are contacting him due to his known association with Combs, fearing he might expose their identities.
"People do catch-and-kills all day," Ray J explained. "For the regular world, somebody has a truth, somebody pays you to keep it quiet and hopefully that money you got paid secures your happiness while you watch the lie continue to succeed."
The revelations come as Combs faces federal sex trafficking charges, to which he has pleaded not guilty. He currently remains in federal custody in Brooklyn awaiting trial next May.